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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Savory Honey BBQ Chicken Rice for a Cozy Family Dinner

A comforting Honey BBQ Chicken Rice dish that is budget-friendly and perfect for family 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: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds chicken thighs Juicy and tender
For the Rice
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice Can substitute with brown rice
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey Natural sweetener
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your ingredients and prepare your workspace.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, and minced garlic until smooth. Reserve half for later.
  3. Lightly grease a baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
  4. Coat the chicken thighs with half of the sauce mixture. Place in the prepared baking dish and drizzle the remaining sauce over the top.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, basting halfway through.
  6. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving over rice, adding reserved sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for extra flavor and monitor cooking time to avoid dryness.

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