Description
This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Recipe is a delicious and easy meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful BBQ sauce, honey, and mixed vegetables with fluffy rice cooked in one pan.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 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 Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, sear seasoned chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk together BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl; pour over the chicken.
- Add Rice and Broth: Add rice and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Cook: Bring to a simmer; cover and cook on low for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Add Vegetables: During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add mixed vegetables on top to steam.
- Rest and Serve: Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing rice with a fork and serving.
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables used in this recipe based on your preferences.
- Adjust the BBQ sauce and honey ratio to suit your taste for sweetness and tanginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg