Sticky Honey BBQ Ranch Chicken Rice
Sticky Honey BBQ Ranch Chicken Rice is a delightful fusion of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors that makes it the perfect meal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This easy recipe features tender chicken marinated in a luscious honey BBQ sauce, served over fluffy rice and drizzled with cool ranch dressing. It’s customizable to suit your taste, allowing you to add veggies or adjust spices as desired. In just under an hour, you can whip up this comforting dish that everyone will adore—making it an ideal choice for meal prepping or a quick dinner solution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and coat them thoroughly with the marinade.
- Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the rice according to package instructions.
- Once baked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve over rice and drizzle with ranch dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 320g)
- Calories: 468
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg