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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Sweet and Savory Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Loved by Families

An easy, budget-friendly dish that combines juicy chicken thighs and sticky honey BBQ sauce over fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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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: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Substitute with chicken breasts if preferred.
For the Rice
  • 2 cups Rice Long-grain white rice or brown rice.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Use your favorite brand.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
Baking Essentials
  • 1 spray Cooking Spray To grease the baking dish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Basting brush
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your ingredients and prepare the honey BBQ sauce.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth.
  3. Grease a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  4. Coat the chicken thighs with half of the sauce and place them in the greased baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over the chicken.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, basting halfway through for extra flavor. Ensure juices run clear when done.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then serve over rice with remaining sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 3mg

Notes

You can prepare the sauce a day in advance for a quick meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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