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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Savory Honey BBQ Chicken Rice for Cozy Family Nights

This Honey BBQ Chicken Rice combines tender chicken thighs in a sticky honey BBQ glaze with fluffy rice, making it a delicious weeknight dinner.
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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
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs Juicy and tender, can substitute with chicken breasts; adjust cooking time.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
For the Rice
  • 2 cups Rice Long-grain white or brown rice.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey Essential for the signature flavor.
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Optional; tamari for gluten-free.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • cooking spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
  4. Coat the chicken thighs with half of the honey BBQ sauce mixture and place in the baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over the top.
  5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, basting halfway through with the sauce.
  6. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving over fluffy rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Baste chicken halfway through cooking to keep it juicy. Use long-grain rice for fluffiness or brown rice for nutrition. Avoid overcrowding in the baking dish to ensure proper caramelization.

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