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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl

Close-up of a white bowl filled with white rice topped with glazed, saucy Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl pieces, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Follow this recipe to make a flavorful Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl using homemade sauce and pan-seared chicken.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups water (for rice)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional toppings: Sliced green onions, sesame seeds, steamed broccoli

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice: Combine 1 cup of rice and 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Set aside.
  3. Cook the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Sauce the chicken: Pour the prepared honey BBQ sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir constantly and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked rice among serving bowls. Top the rice with the sauced honey BBQ chicken.
  6. Add toppings: Garnish your bowls with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately with steamed broccoli on the side.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store the rice, chicken, and sauce separately and combine just before eating.
  • You can substitute brown rice for white rice if you prefer a whole grain option.
  • If the sauce seems too thick, add one teaspoon of water to thin it slightly while cooking the chicken.

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