Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe combines juicy chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, and perfectly cooked rice, all in one pan for minimal cleanup. The harmonious blend of sweet honey and savory BBQ creates a mouthwatering flavor profile that your family will love. You can easily incorporate your favorite vegetables for an added nutritional boost, making this dish not only delicious but also healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen)
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add oil to the pan and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, toast the uncooked rice for 1-2 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Pour in chicken broth, followed by BBQ sauce and honey; stir to combine. Nestle the chicken back into the mixture.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle mixed vegetables over the rice, cover again, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until everything is tender.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice and garnishing with chopped green onions or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg