Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, a one-pan dish that combines succulent chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, and perfectly seasoned rice for a hassle-free meal everyone will adore. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a satisfying balance of sweetness and smokiness with minimal effort. Each bite delivers bold flavors that elevate your dinner experience, making it a go-to choice for any occasion.
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 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. Set aside.
- In the same pan, toast the uncooked rice for 1–2 minutes while stirring.
- Pour in chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey; stir to combine.
- Return the seared chicken to the pan.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add mixed vegetables on top; cover and cook for another 5 minutes until rice is tender.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg