Description
A quick, savory, and sweet weeknight dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes. This meal prep-friendly bowl features tender chicken glazed in a sticky honey BBQ sauce served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Jasmine or Basmati rice
- 2 cups water (for rice)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Honey BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Oil (optional, for skillet)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds, toasted (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of rice under cold water until water runs clear. Add to a rice cooker or saucepan with 2 cups of water. If using stovetop, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- While rice cooks, pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Slice into thin strips or bite-sized cubes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 minced clove of garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil if necessary. Add chicken pieces in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and toss to coat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.
- Spoon rice into bowls, top with saucy chicken, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before cooking to ensure a good sear. Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid steaming. Watch the sauce closely as honey burns easily. For meal prep, store in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of water to keep rice moist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
Keywords: honey BBQ chicken, rice bowl, meal prep, quick dinner, weeknight meals, easy chicken recipe, 3-ingredient meal