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Easy Honey BBQ Chicken and Rice

A quick and comforting one-pan meal featuring savory chicken in honey BBQ sauce served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts
  • 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
  • 2 cups cooked rice Use rice that’s been cooled for fluffiness.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing the chicken.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet.
  3. Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until fully cooked.
  4. Once cooked, pour the honey BBQ sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  5. Serve the chicken over a bed of fluffy cooked rice.
  6. Optional: Garnish with chopped green onions. Enjoy your comforting meal!

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey BBQ sauce for an hour before cooking. You can also substitute chicken with tofu or a plant-based protein for a vegan option. To add some heat, mix in a dash of your favorite hot sauce into the BBQ sauce.