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Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice

Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice

A flavorful dish combining tender chicken, rice, and mixed vegetables in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups chicken broth, preferably low-sodium
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce (mesquite flavor recommended)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh) peas, carrots, corn, and bell peppers work well
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, divided

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Garnish (Optional)

  • 2-3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Extra drizzle of BBQ sauce

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • If using chicken breasts, cut them into 1-inch cubes or bite-sized pieces. Mix all the seasonings in a small bowl. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then drain well. Have all other ingredients measured and ready to go.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle half of the seasoning mixture over the chicken pieces. Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer the chicken to a plate.
  • In the same pan, add the remaining oil. Add the rinsed rice along with the remaining seasoning mixture. Stir constantly and cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice becomes slightly translucent around the edges.
  • Carefully pour in the chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Add the seared chicken back to the pan and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, quickly add the mixed vegetables on top of the rice and chicken. Cover again and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
  • Sprinkle the sliced green onions and chopped parsley if using. Drizzle extra BBQ sauce before serving.

Notes

For brown rice: Increase broth to 2 ½ cups and extend cooking time to 30-35 minutes before adding vegetables. For spice, mix in jalapeños or red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword BBQ Chicken Recipe, Chicken and Rice, Easy Chicken Dinner, Honey BBQ Chicken, one-pot meal
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