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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – A Sweet and Smoky Delight!

This Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a quick, one-pan meal that combines sweet and smoky flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs Juicy and tender
For the Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain rice Fluffy, can substitute brown rice
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey Provides sweetness
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Choose your favorite
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 cloves garlic Freshly minced

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, and freshly minced garlic. Whisk together until smooth.
  3. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. Toss the chicken thighs in half of the sauce, then place in the baking dish and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and chicken is cooked through.
  6. Allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
  7. Fluff the rice in a serving bowl, serve with chicken on top, and drizzle with extra sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight for deeper flavor. Keep it customized with preferred BBQ sauces and vegetables.

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