Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

This Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a comforting, easy-to-make meal that blends sweet and smoky flavors with tender chicken.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 5

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 plates

Course: DINNER PLATES

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

For the Rice

1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth

For the Sauce

1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
0.25 cup honey

For the Seasoning

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
to taste salt
to taste pepper

For the Veggies

1 cup mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen)

Optional Garnish

to taste chopped green onions or parsley for topping

Equipment

Skillet

Method

How to Make Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Season the chicken by sprinkling garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper all over.
Sear the chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until it’s beautifully browned.
Toast the uncooked rice in the same pan for 1–2 minutes.
Stir in the chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey; bring to a light boil.
Nestle the seared chicken back into the pan, gently placing it among the rice mixture.
Cover the pan with a lid and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
Add the mixed vegetables on top, cover again, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
Garnish the dish with chopped green onions or parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra sweetness, drizzle a bit more honey on top before serving.

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