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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

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A delightful one-pot meal that combines tangy barbecue flavors with the sweetness of honey, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts Can use either, though cooking times may vary.
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce Choose your favorite flavor.
  • ¼ cup honey For sweetness to balance the BBQ sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Rice and Broth
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth For cooking the rice.
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables Can be frozen or fresh.
Garnish
  • Chopped green onions or parsley For garnish before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add a drizzle of oil to the pan and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Cooking
  1. In the same pan, add the uncooked rice and toast it for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the BBQ sauce and honey.
  3. Return the seared chicken to the pan, nestling it into the rice mixture.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. After 15 minutes, sprinkle the mixed vegetables over the rice.
  6. Cover again and continue cooking for 5 more minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
  7. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley, and serve hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for 2-3 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving. For more flavor, marinate chicken in BBQ sauce and honey for a few hours before cooking. You can adjust spice levels by adding cayenne to taste.
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