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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a weeknight wonder dish featuring juicy chicken thighs, sticky BBQ sauce, and fluffy rice, perfect for busy schedules.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs Juicy and tender
For the Rice
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice Acts as the hearty base
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey Adds natural sweetness
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce Main flavor component
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Enhances umami flavor
  • 3 cloves garlic Freshly minced
For Extra Flavor
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables Frozen or fresh options

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare your baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
  3. Grease a baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
  4. Toss chicken thighs in half of the prepared sauce and arrange them in the baking dish.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, basting halfway through with the remaining sauce.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven.
  7. Serve the baked chicken over warm rice, drizzling with sauce and adding mixed veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate chicken in sauce for up to 24 hours. Baste halfway through cooking to keep chicken juicy.

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