Description
A quick and easy meal blending sweet and savory flavors for a delightful dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup of BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup of honey
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of diced bell peppers (red or green)
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your rice according to package instructions. If using leftover rice, warm it up.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Include chicken thighs, season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until browned, around 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Pour in BBQ sauce and honey, stirring well to coat the chicken. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked rice with the chicken mixture in the skillet and heat through for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or sliced green onions.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with firm tofu. You can also use cauliflower rice for a lower-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg