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Plate of honey BBQ chicken rice with grilled chicken and rice garnish

Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

A comforting and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, fragrant rice, and a sweet-tangy BBQ sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (optional) Can include peas, carrots, or green beans.
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring even coating.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix half of the BBQ sauce with honey. Optionally, add a splash of soy sauce and minced garlic.
  4. In the same skillet, toast the uncooked rice for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and stir in half of the BBQ sauce mixture. Return the chicken to the skillet and drizzle the remaining sauce over the top.
  2. Cover the skillet and let it simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
  3. After 15 minutes, add the mixed vegetables, cover again, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until rice is tender.
Serving
  1. Let the dish sit for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the BBQ sauce mixture for a few hours. You can substitute chicken with turkey or tofu, and use brown rice for a healthier option, but cooking time will vary.