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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and vibrant veggies, all coated in a sweet and sticky honey BBQ glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless chicken thighs can be skin-on or skinless
  • 1 cup long grain or brown rice use any preferred type of rice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce use your favorite brand
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, peas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro, for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Season your chicken thighs with a touch of salt and pepper, then add them to the pot. Brown on both sides until golden and fragrant.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside to rest.
  4. In that same pot, toss in the rice and stir for about a minute, allowing it to soak in the remaining flavors.
Cooking
  1. Pour in a generous drizzle of honey along with your BBQ sauce, then add water or chicken broth according to the rice instructions.
  2. Return the chicken to the pot, add the mixed vegetables, and stir everything together.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cover the pot and let it simmer until the rice is fluffy and the chicken is tender.
  4. Once it’s ready, fluff the rice gently with a fork, sprinkle fresh herbs on top, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g

Notes

Best served with a light side salad or crusty bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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