Description
This Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe is a delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful BBQ sauce, sweet honey, and aromatic spices with fluffy rice and mixed vegetables. It’s a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your choice)
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
- Chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Chicken: Heat a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Toast the Rice: In the same pan, add the uncooked rice and toast it for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Prepare the Rice Mixture: Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the BBQ sauce and honey. Return the seared chicken to the pan, nestling it into the rice mixture.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: After 15 minutes, sprinkle the mixed vegetables over the rice. Cover again and continue cooking for 5 more minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley, and serve hot!
Notes
- You can customize the BBQ sauce to your preference, whether you like it tangy, smoky, or spicy.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra color and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, one-pan meal, easy dinner recipe, family-friendly, stovetop recipe
