Ingredients
– 2 cups jasmine rice
– 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
– ½ cup honey
– ½ cup BBQ sauce
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix honey, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
2. Cook the Rice: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium pot, combine the rinsed rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Remove from heat and let it sit covered.
3. Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Baste the chicken with any leftover marinade during the last few minutes of cooking.
4. Rest the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This helps retain the juices.
5. Fluff the Rice: While the chicken is resting, fluff the cooked rice with a fork to separate the grains.
6. Combine and Serve: Serve the sliced chicken over a bed of fluffy rice. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 30g