Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A delicious and easy one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a sweet tangy honey BBQ sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts.
- 1 cup long-grain rice Can use basmati or jasmine rice.
- 2 cups chicken broth Can use homemade or store-bought.
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Choose a preferred flavor.
- 1/4 cup honey Adjust for sweetness to personal preference.
- 1 tsp garlic powder Used for seasoning.
- 1 tsp onion powder Used for seasoning.
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste For seasoning.
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (optional) Feel free to customize with your favorites.
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
Cooking
- In the same pan, toast the uncooked rice for 1–2 minutes. Add chicken broth and half the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Return the chicken to the pan, pour remaining sauce over the top.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Add mixed vegetables, cover, and cook for 5 more minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the BBQ sauce and honey for a few hours before cooking. This dish is also great on its own, as the flavors are rich and satisfying. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to a month.