Description
A comforting and flavorful meal featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce, served over fluffy rice for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
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2 cups (400 g) long-grain white rice
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4 cups (960 ml) water or low-sodium chicken broth
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1 ½ lb (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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¾ cup (180 ml) BBQ sauce
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¼ cup (85 g) honey
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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½ cup (75 g) diced onion
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½ cup (75 g) diced bell pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
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Rinse rice and cook with water or broth until tender; fluff and set aside.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and cooked through; remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper until softened.
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Stir in BBQ sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar; simmer until slightly thickened.
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Slice or shred chicken, return it to the skillet, and coat with sauce.
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Serve chicken over rice and garnish if desired.
Notes
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Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the honey to taste.
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This recipe stores well and reheats easily for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes