Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A comforting dish of juicy chicken thighs or breasts cooked in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, served over fluffy rice with vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts Thighs are juicier, but breasts work just as well!
- 1 cup long-grain rice Rinse for perfect grains!
- 2 cups chicken broth Swap with vegetable broth for a lighter version!
- ½ cup BBQ sauce Choose your favorite for a personalized kick!
- ¼ cup honey Feel free to use maple syrup for a different vibe.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Fresh garlic works too!
- 1 teaspoon onion powder It's a kitchen essential.
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika Regular paprika can substitute.
- to taste salt and pepper Essential seasonings to enhance flavor.
- 1 cup mixed vegetables Frozen or fresh; whatever you have on hand works well!
- Chopped green onions or parsley Adds a lovely pop of color and freshness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add a drizzle of oil to the pan and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In the same pan, add the uncooked rice and toast it for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the BBQ sauce and honey.
- Return the seared chicken to the pan, nestling it into the rice mixture.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, sprinkle the mixed vegetables over the rice.
- Cover again and continue cooking for 5 more minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Choose quality ingredients. Don't skip searing for best flavor. Adjust spice levels to your liking.