Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, a one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken thighs with a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, perfectly complemented by seasoned rice. This quick and easy dish is ready in just 35 minutes, making it the ideal solution for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, this recipe guarantees satisfaction for everyone at the table. Plus, you can customize it with your favorite vegetables for added nutrition and variety. Discover a hassle-free way to elevate your dinner with this comforting dish!
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 the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add oil to the pan and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, then set aside.
- In the same pan, toast the uncooked rice for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir in BBQ sauce and honey until combined.
- Nestle the seared chicken 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 an additional 5 minutes until everything is tender.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg