Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
- 2 cup cooked basmati or jasmine rice
- 400 g boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs halal-certified, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce halal-certified
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce use halal-certified soy sauce
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth halal-certified
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the basmati or jasmine rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and chicken broth until well combined.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly in the sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken well.
- Serve the cooked rice on a plate or in bowls. Spoon the honey BBQ chicken over the rice.
- Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley and green onions for added freshness and flavor.
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts for a juicier texture. Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less honey to taste.