Description
A nutritious blend of chicken and rice with a sweet and tangy honey BBQ glaze, perfect for meal prep or a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g Chicken breast, boneless and skinless, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups Long grain white rice, uncooked
- 3.5 cups Chicken broth, low sodium
- 1/2 cup Low-sugar barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine rice and chicken broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.
- Season the diced chicken breast evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken in a single layer and sear for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Whisk together the barbecue sauce, honey, and soy sauce in a small bowl until fully combined.
- Reduce the skillet heat to medium-low. Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked chicken.
- Toss the chicken continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce reduces into a thick, sticky glaze that coats the meat.
- Remove rice from heat and fluff with a fork.
- Divide the rice and honey BBQ chicken into four equal portions for serving.
Notes
For a nutritious side, serve with steamed vegetables like broccoli or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 90mg