Description
Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a delightful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, savory rice, and a sweet, smoky BBQ sauce. With its harmonious blend of flavors and minimal cleanup, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. In just 35 minutes, you can prepare a hearty meal that everyone will enjoy. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasonings to suit your taste. This recipe not only satisfies hunger but also brings joy to the dinner table with its comforting flavors.
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)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken in the skillet until golden brown on both sides; remove from skillet.
- Toast uncooked rice in the same pan for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey; stir to combine.
- Return seared chicken to the pan and bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle mixed vegetables over the rice; cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork after letting it rest for 5 minutes; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg