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Easy Honey BBQ Chicken and Rice


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  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A cozy weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce served over fluffy rice.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Pour in the honey BBQ sauce and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
  4. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
  5. Serve the honey BBQ chicken over cooked rice and garnish with green onions if desired.

Notes

For a creamy twist, stir in cream cheese during simmering or add your favorite hot sauce for some heat.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg