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Easy Sticky Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Bowls


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  • Author: emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A quick and delicious dish combining chicken, sticky honey BBQ sauce, and warm rice, perfect for any gathering.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized chunks
  • A generous pinch of salt and black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or your favorite cooking oil)
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Plenty of warm, cooked rice
  • A handful of chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep and coat the chicken: Toss the diced chicken in a bowl with your seasonings and cornstarch.
  2. Pan-Fry to perfection: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden-brown.
  3. Whisk the sweet and savory glaze: Combine the barbecue sauce, honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Coat and simmer: Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and let it bubble until thickened.
  5. Build your bowls: Serve the sticky chicken over warm rice and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Adjust ingredients to suit your taste; can be made vegan with substitutes like tofu.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 490
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg