Description
One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a sweet BBQ sauce, making it an easy and delicious meal for busy evenings.
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
- Sear the seasoned chicken in a large skillet over medium heat 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 in the skillet.
- Add the rice and chicken broth, stirring to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Add the mixed vegetables on top during the last 5 minutes of cooking to steam them.
- After cooking, let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork and serving.
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs with breasts if preferred for a leaner option.
Feel free to use your favorite vegetables, whether fresh or frozen, to enhance nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg