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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken thighs coated in a sticky-sweet BBQ-honey glaze, served over fluffy rice with vibrant vegetables.
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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: 400
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)
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, and minced garlic.
Cooking
  1. In the same pan, toast the uncooked rice for 1–2 minutes. Add chicken broth and half of the sauce. Stir to combine.
  2. Return the chicken to the pan and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
  3. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
  4. Add mixed vegetables, cover, and cook for 5 more minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  5. Let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free BBQ sauce. Consider adding cayenne pepper for a spicy kick!