Print

Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a quick, hearty bowl with tender chicken coated in a sticky honey‑barbecue glaze served over fluffy rice — sweet, smoky, satisfying and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skin‑less chicken breasts or thighs, diced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil or butter (for cooking)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic, minced)
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favourite brand)
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • Cooked white or brown rice (about 3–4 cups cooked)
  • Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, sesame seeds, chopped parsley
  • Optional side or mix‑in: steamed veggies (e.g., broccoli, corn, bell pepper)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil (or butter) in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Season the diced chicken with salt, black pepper and garlic powder (or minced garlic). Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes). (Inspired by the method in a honey BBQ chicken rice recipe.) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  2. Reduce heat to medium, stir in the BBQ sauce and honey. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken nicely. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  3. Spoon the hot cooked rice into bowls or onto plates. Top with the sticky honey BBQ chicken. Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds or parsley if desired. Serve with steamed veggies or mix them in for a more balanced bowl.

Notes

  • You can use diced chicken breasts or thighs — thighs give a juicier result. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Use your favourite BBQ sauce to control the flavour profile (smoky, spicy, sweet). You can tweak the sweetness by adjusting the honey. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Brown rice or cauliflower rice can substitute for white rice for a lower‑carb option.
  • Leftovers store well for up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat gently, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce becomes too thick.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://recipesbyliza.com/honey-bbq-chicken-rice/