Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, a quick and easy one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. This dish features tender chicken coated in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, served on a fluffy bed of rice, making it a family favorite. The simplicity of preparation and minimal cleanup will have you reaching for this recipe time and again. Elevate your dining experience whether it’s a casual family dinner or a special gathering; everyone will love the balance of flavors and textures.
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 cup mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen)
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden; remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, toast uncooked rice for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey until well combined.
- Place seared chicken on top of the rice mixture, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes.
- Add mixed vegetables on top of the rice; cover and cook an additional 5 minutes until rice is tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving; fluff rice with a fork and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg