Description
Savor the delightful taste of Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, a one-pan wonder that brings together tender chicken, a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, and perfectly cooked rice in just one dish. This meal is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, allowing you to impress your loved ones without the hassle of multiple pots and pans. With its combination of juicy protein and hearty grains, this recipe stands out as an easy yet satisfying option that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add oil to the pan. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- In the same pan, toast uncooked rice for 1-2 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Pour in chicken broth, then stir in BBQ sauce and honey.
- Return seared chicken to pan, nestling it into the rice mixture. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add mixed vegetables on top, cover again, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until everything is cooked through.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing rice with a fork and garnishing with green onions or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg