Honey BBQ Chicken Rice: The Juicy Homemade Delight You’ll Love
A delicious and easy-to-make honey BBQ chicken rice recipe that brings together juicy chicken and savory rice for a perfect meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Balanced
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken thighs in the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced chicken over a bed of cooked rice and drizzle some additional BBQ sauce on top.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or onions for more flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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