Description

This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice combines delicious flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe features juicy chicken, fragrant rice, and a blend of BBQ sauce and honey for a mouthwatering finish.

Ingredients

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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 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sear the seasoned chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
In a small bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce and honey; pour this over the chicken.
Add the rice and chicken broth, stirring to combine everything well.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover it, and cook on low for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, place the mixed vegetables on top to steam.
Allow the dish to sit for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Notes

For added heat, consider mixing in some hot sauce with the BBQ sauce.
You can substitute chicken thighs with breasts based on your preference.
Feel free to add any additional vegetables you enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 70mg