Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, a one-pan wonder that brings together tender chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, and perfectly cooked rice for a hassle-free meal. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 35 minutes—but it also delivers a symphony of bold flavors with every bite. Packed with protein and customizable with your favorite vegetables, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve it up for dinner and enjoy a comforting dish that satisfies both taste buds and hunger.
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.
- Sear the chicken in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
- Toast the uncooked rice in the same pan for 1-2 minutes while stirring.
- Add chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey; stir to combine.
- Return the seared chicken to the pan with the rice mixture.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add mixed vegetables on top; cover again and cook for an additional 5 minutes until tender.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing rice with a fork.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pan cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg