Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A delicious and easy one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a sweet BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb chicken pieces or fillets
Grains
- 1 cup long-grain rice
Liquids
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup bbq sauce your choice
- ¼ cup honey
Spices
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Vegetables
- 1 cup mixed vegetables frozen or fresh
Garnish
- to taste chopped green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and season chicken with spices.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then set aside.
- Toast rice in the same pan for 1-2 minutes, then add broth, BBQ sauce, and honey.
- Return chicken to the pan, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Add mixed vegetables, cover, and cook for 5 more minutes until rice is tender.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, fluff rice, garnish, and serve hot!
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for a few hours before cooking.