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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Honey BBQ Chicken Rice: Your New Favorite Comfort Meal

Enjoy our Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, a comforting one-pan meal combining luscious chicken, sweet honey, and smoky BBQ flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts Substitute with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Experiment with different sauces to alter flavor profiles.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Fresh garlic can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Fresh onions can be sautéed for more depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Regular paprika works if you want to skip the smoke.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Long-grain rice Brown rice can be used for added fiber.
  • 2 cups Chicken broth Switch to vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen) Customize with seasonal vegetables.
For the Sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup can be used as a substitute.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions or parsley Enhances visual appeal and freshness.

Equipment

  • Large skillet or deep pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat and pat the boneless, skinless chicken dry. Season generously with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add a splash of oil and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown, then transfer it to a plate.
  2. In the same skillet, add the uncooked long-grain rice, stirring often for about 1-2 minutes until it becomes slightly golden and fragrant.
  3. Pour the chicken broth into the skillet with the toasted rice, then stir in the BBQ sauce and honey until well combined.
  4. Carefully nestle the seared chicken back into the rice and sauce mixture.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the mixed vegetables on top of the rice and re-cover the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Remove Honey BBQ Chicken Rice from heat and let it sit, covered, for about 5 minutes.
  8. Garnish your Honey BBQ Chicken Rice with freshly chopped green onions or parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be easily customized with seasonal vegetables or a vegetarian protein such as tofu or chickpeas.

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