Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A delicious one-pan meal combining honey sweetness and BBQ tanginess, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts.
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth or water.
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (optional) Add any preferred vegetables.
- to taste Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
- In the same pan, toast the uncooked rice for 1–2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and half of the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Return the chicken to the pan and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Add the mixed vegetables, cover, and cook for 5 more minutes or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For more flavor, marinate the chicken in the BBQ sauce and honey for a few hours before cooking. You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli. For a bit of spice, add red pepper flakes.