Description
Indulge in the savory delight of Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, a one-pan meal that brings together juicy chicken thighs, smoky BBQ sauce, and perfectly seasoned rice for a comforting and flavorful dinner. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish requires minimal prep and cleanup while delivering bold flavors that will keep your family coming back for more. With its protein-packed ingredients and customizable options, you can easily adapt it to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy a wholesome meal that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare!
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
- 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.
- Sear the chicken in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- Toast uncooked rice in the same pan for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey; stir to combine.
- Nestle seared chicken back into the mixture.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, sprinkle mixed vegetables on top; cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes until rice is tender.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice; garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg