Meals Cheap & Easy | Healthy Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A fast, flavorful dinner made with honey BBQ chicken, sautéed veggies, and rice. High in protein and ready in under 30 minutes — ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic, onion, and bell pepper; sauté 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in BBQ sauce; reduce heat and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve over rice and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked rice to save time.
- Add black beans or corn for extra texture.
- For meal prep, store in containers up to 4 days.