Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, a one-pan dish that combines tender chicken, savory rice, and a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a satisfying meal with minimal cleanup. With its rich taste and comforting texture, Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the flexibility to customize it with your choice of vegetables while savoring each mouthful of this hearty 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 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. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, toast uncooked rice for 1–2 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir in BBQ sauce and honey until combined.
- Return seared chicken to the pan, nestling it into the rice mixture.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle mixed vegetables over the rice, cover again, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until rice is tender and chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 671mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 121mg