Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, a one-pan wonder that brings together tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a luscious honey BBQ sauce. Perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknights to family gatherings—this dish is both easy to prepare and satisfying. In just 35 minutes, you can create a comforting meal that everyone will love. Plus, with minimal cleanup involved, you can spend more time enjoying dinner and less time washing dishes. Elevate your culinary experience by experimenting with vegetables or customizing the protein to suit your taste!
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 (fresh or frozen)
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 per side until golden; set aside.
- In the same skillet, toast uncooked rice for 1–2 minutes while stirring.
- Add chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey to the rice; stir to combine.
- Return seared chicken to the pan on top of the rice mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add mixed vegetables on top of the dish; cover and cook an additional 5 minutes until rice is tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 826mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 98mg