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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

A delicious and easy one-pan meal featuring tender chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and a sweet BBQ sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
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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: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs Tender and juicy when cooked
  • 1 cup long-grain rice Use uncooked rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth For added flavor
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Use your favorite flavor
  • 1/4 cup honey Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder For seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder For seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika For flavor depth
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables Optional addition
  • to garnish Chopped green onions For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, sear the chicken thighs for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix the BBQ sauce and honey.
  4. In the same skillet, toast the uncooked rice for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Add the chicken broth and half the BBQ sauce mixture to the rice, stirring to combine.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the remaining BBQ sauce over it.
  7. Cover the skillet and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.
  8. If using, add mixed vegetables and cook for an additional 5 minutes until rice is tender.
  9. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Notes

For best flavor, use good quality BBQ sauce and feel free to customize with more vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days in the refrigerator or frozen for 2–3 months.