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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Sweet & Tangy Honey BBQ Chicken Rice for Quick Family Dinners

This Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a quick and easy dish perfect for family dinners, combining tender chicken, fluffy rice, and sweet BBQ flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts Can substitute with pork or tofu
For the Flavor Blend
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Fresh garlic can enhance flavor
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Can replace with finely chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Regular paprika can be substituted
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Sweet & Tangy Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce Choose your favorite brand or homemade
  • 1/4 cup honey Maple syrup can be used as an alternative
For the Base & Broth
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice Brown rice or quinoa can be used
  • 2 cups chicken broth Use vegetable broth for plant-based
For the Veggie Delight
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables Customize with seasonal favorites

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Mix your favorite BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  3. Add long-grain white rice and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 20 minutes until rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  5. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, remove the lid and place mixed vegetables on top without stirring. Cover and let steam.
  6. Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork, mixing in the chicken and vegetables. Serve garnished with green onions or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a one-pan meal that is easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights.

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