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One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice for Effortless Weeknight Bliss

Enjoy One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice—an effortless dish combining sweet honey BBQ, tender chicken, and fluffy rice in one pan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs/Breasts Can substitute with pork or tofu.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Choose your favorite variety.
  • 1/4 cup Honey
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Rice (white or brown) Can be substituted with quinoa.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Mixed Vegetables e.g., bell peppers, broccoli.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add chicken thighs or breasts, seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear for 5 minutes on each side until browned.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce and honey; pour over the seared chicken in the skillet.
  3. Pour in the rice and chicken broth, stirring gently to combine, ensuring the rice is submerged.
  4. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for approximately 20 minutes.
  5. In the final 5 minutes, scatter mixed vegetables on top of the rice and chicken, re-covering to steam.
  6. Remove from heat, let stand covered for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 2-3 months.

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