Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
Delicious Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a one-pan meal with juicy chicken and fluffy rice cooked in sweet-smoky sauce.
Equipment
- skillet
- Deep Pan
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Grains
- 1 cup long-grain rice
Liquids
- 2 cups chicken broth
Sauces
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
Spices
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 1 cup mixed vegetables frozen or fresh
Garnish
- Chopped green onions or parsley optional
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add a drizzle of oil to the pan and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the uncooked rice and toast it for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the BBQ sauce and honey.
- Return the seared chicken to the pan, nestling it into the rice mixture. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, sprinkle the mixed vegetables over the rice. Cover again and continue cooking for 5 more minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F/74°C).
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley, and serve hot!
Notes
This recipe is versatile; you can add your favorite vegetables or adjust spices to suit your taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 10mg
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