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Plate of Honey BBQ Chicken served with rice, garnished for a delicious meal.

Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

A sticky, savory one-skillet dinner featuring tender chicken thighs cooked over fluffy rice, infused with honey BBQ flavors for minimal effort and maximum taste.
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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: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain rice Reduces broth slightly if using jasmine rice.
  • 2 cups chicken broth Use low-sodium if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Use your favorite brand or homemade.
  • 1/4 cup honey Adjust to taste if BBQ sauce is sweet.
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (optional) e.g., peas, carrots, corn.
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat chicken thighs dry. Season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium with 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Reserve half for finishing.
Cooking
  1. Return the empty skillet to medium heat. Add the uncooked rice and toast, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes to develop flavor.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and half of the prepared sauce. Stir to combine and scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  3. Nestle the seared chicken back into the skillet. Spoon the remaining sauce over the chicken.
  4. Cover the pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in mixed vegetables, replace the lid, and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Remove from heat and let rest, still covered, for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7g

Notes

Use a heavy-bottomed skillet with a tight-fitting lid; it traps steam and cooks rice evenly. For extra crunch, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds or chopped roasted peanuts. A drizzle of lime juice just before serving brightens the honey and BBQ notes.

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