Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A comforting dish that combines sweet honeyed chicken with flavorful rice and mixed vegetables, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Use your favorite kind
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 cup mixed vegetables Fresh or frozen
- to garnish chopped green onions or parsley For freshness
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add rice to the same pan and toast for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring.
- Pour in chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey; bring to a gentle boil.
- Nestle the seared chicken into the pan, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle mixed vegetables over the rice, cover again, and cook for 5 more minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with green onions or parsley.
Notes
For a bit of heat, add cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning. Substitute leftover chicken for a quicker prep time. Using instant rice can speed up the cooking without sacrificing too much flavor.