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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Delicious Honey BBQ Chicken Rice in One Flavor-Packed Pan

A delightful one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken thighs simmered in honey BBQ sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for family dinners.
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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 and Rice
  • 1 lbs Chicken Thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 cups Long-Grain Rice Jasmine or basmati can also be used
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 cups BBQ Sauce choose based on desired smokiness, sweetness, or spice
  • 1/4 cups Honey adjust for sweetness preference
For Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cups Mixed Vegetables frozen peas, carrots, or corn
  • 2 stalks Green Onions chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken thighs generously with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until smooth. Reserve half of the sauce for later.
  3. In the same skillet, toast the uncooked rice for 1–2 minutes. Add chicken broth and half of the BBQ sauce mixture, stirring everything together.
  4. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet on top of the rice. Pour remaining BBQ sauce over the chicken, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Add mixed vegetables, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prepping. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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