Honey BBQ Chicken Rice: Easy Comfort Food for Family Nights
Enjoy this comforting Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe that’s perfect for family nights. It’s simple to prepare and packed with flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with garlic powder and onion powder, then sear for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and coat with honey BBQ sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the cooked rice according to package instructions.
- Serve the chicken over the rice, drizzled with extra honey BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the BBQ sauce for a couple of hours before cooking.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger families.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, comfort food, family dinner