Description
One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice offers a delightful mix of flavors in a quick, easy meal. Packed with chicken, honey, and BBQ sauce, this dish provides comfort and convenience for busy weeknights.
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 (frozen or fresh)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sear seasoned chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce and honey, then pour it over the chicken.
- Add rice and chicken broth to the skillet; stir to mix everything well.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer; cover and let it cook on low for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, place mixed vegetables on top to steam.
- After cooking, let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork and serving.
Notes
Boneless chicken thighs are recommended for added flavor but breasts can be substituted if preferred.
Fresh vegetables can replace frozen for more vibrant flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg