Description
Discover the delightful flavors of Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, a one-pan wonder that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This recipe brings together juicy chicken, aromatic rice, and a smoky-sweet honey BBQ sauce, all cooked in a single pan for easy cleanup.
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 and season the chicken with spices. Sear until golden brown.
- Toast the uncooked rice in the same pan for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey; stir to combine.
- Nestle chicken into the mixture and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add mixed vegetables, cover again, and cook for another 5 minutes until rice is tender.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice; garnish with green onions or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg