Description
This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a flavorful and simple dish featuring tender chicken, aromatic rice, and sweet BBQ sauce wrapped in one skillet, making it an easy option for a quick dinner or comforting meal.
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.
- Season the chicken and sear it for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey, then pour it over the chicken.
- Add the rice and chicken broth to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking, place the mixed vegetables on top to steam.
- After cooking, let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork and serving.
Notes
Feel free to use chicken breasts for a leaner option.
Experiment with different veggies based on what you have on hand.
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the BBQ sauce and honey mix beforehand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg