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A close up shot of glazed honey bbq chicken over a bed of fluffy white rice with green onion garnish.
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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice - Prepper Protein

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 620kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups long -grain white rice
  • 4 cups low -sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup hone y
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions , sliced for garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the white rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  • While rice cooks, season the chicken cubes with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until browned. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (approx. 8-10 minutes).
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey.
  • Reduce the skillet heat to low. Pour the honey BBQ mixture over the chicken and stir to coat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.
  • Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide into 4 containers or plates.
  • Top each portion of rice with the glazed chicken and garnish with sliced green onions.