Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A sweet and savory one-pot dish featuring tender chicken, flavorful rice, and vibrant mixed vegetables in a honey BBQ glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts your choice
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce your choice
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mixed vegetables frozen or fresh
- Chopped green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add a drizzle of oil and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Add the uncooked rice to the same pan and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the BBQ sauce and honey. Return the seared chicken to the pan, nestling it into the rice mixture.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, sprinkle the mixed vegetables over the rice. 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).
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley, and serve hot!
Notes
For a crisper texture, use fresh mixed vegetables instead of frozen.