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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Delicious Honey BBQ Chicken Rice for Easy Weeknight Dinners

A comforting one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and sticky honey BBQ sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Or fresh minced garlic.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder May substitute with finely chopped onion.
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Regular paprika for milder taste.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice Brown rice can be used.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for vegetarian option.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Choose based on taste.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Adjust for desired sweetness.
For Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Mixed Vegetables Frozen is fine.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions For garnish.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  2. In a bowl, mix the BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add uncooked long-grain rice and toast for 1-2 minutes until slightly translucent. Pour in the chicken broth and half the prepared sauce.
  4. Nestle the seared chicken into the rice mixture, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
  5. Uncover and stir in mixed vegetables, cover again, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after cooking. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Consider portioning servings before freezing for convenience. Adjust sweetness of sauce to preference.

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