Description
Discover the ultimate comfort meal with this easy Honey BBQ Chicken Rice. This one-pan dish combines juicy chicken, smoky barbecue sauce, and perfectly cooked rice, all simmered together to create a flavorful experience that’s both satisfying and simple. In just 35 minutes, you can impress your family or friends without spending hours in the kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe allows you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins, making it a versatile addition to your meal rotation. Enjoy the sweet and smoky flavors of Honey BBQ Chicken Rice tonight!
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)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add oil to the pan and sear chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Toast uncooked rice in the same pan for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and mix in BBQ sauce and honey.
- Return chicken to the pan, nestling it into the rice mixture.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, add mixed vegetables on top without stirring; cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing rice with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing and simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg