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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Honey BBQ Chicken Rice - A Perfect One-Pan Delight

This Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe combines savory chicken with sweet BBQ flavors, all in one pan for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless chicken breasts or thighs Tofu can be used as a vegetarian substitute.
For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice Brown rice can be used with adjusted cooking times.
For the Sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup works as a vegan substitute.
For the BBQ Flavor
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Select a high-quality sauce for best taste.
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Mixed frozen vegetables or fresh bell peppers
For Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Season your boneless chicken generously with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add oil to the skillet and sear the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, toast uncooked long-grain white rice for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey; stir well and let it simmer for a minute.
  5. Nestle the seared chicken back into the skillet, ensuring it's partially submerged in the mixture.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Uncover and add mixed vegetables or bell peppers, cover again, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Once cooked, let the skillet sit for about 5 minutes, then fluff the rice and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, sear chicken until golden brown and allow resting time after cooking for the flavors to meld together.

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