Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A delicious and simple dish combining tender chicken thighs with flavorful rice, sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, and honey, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
For the Rice
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- mixed vegetables (optional) 1 cup, such as bell peppers, carrots, or peas
Garnish
- chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- In the same pan, toast the uncooked rice for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and half of the sauce mixture. Stir to combine.
- Return the chicken to the pan and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
- Cover the pan and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Add the mixed vegetables, cover, and cook for 5 more minutes or until the rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce and honey for a few hours before cooking. Feel free to use brown rice instead of white rice; just adjust the cooking time and liquid accordingly. To store leftovers, let the dish cool completely before placing it in an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g
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