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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

A delightful and easy dish that combines sweet honey and BBQ sauce flavors with tender chicken and fluffy rice for a wholesome meal.
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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: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce your choice
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables frozen or fresh
For Garnish
  • Chopped green onions or parsley

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.
  4. In the same pan, add the uncooked rice and toast it for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the BBQ sauce and honey.
  2. Return the seared chicken to the pan, nestling it into the rice mixture.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. After 15 minutes, sprinkle the mixed vegetables over the rice.
  5. Cover again and continue cooking for 5 more minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F/74°C).
  6. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice.
Serving
  1. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley, and serve hot!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14g

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce and honey for a few hours before cooking. You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers, broccoli, or carrots. You can also use different proteins, like shrimp or pork.

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