Description
A comforting dish that combines tender chicken thighs with sweet honey and savory BBQ sauce served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (optional)
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a little oil. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey until fully combined.
- Toast the uncooked rice in the skillet for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Pour in the chicken broth and half of the BBQ sauce mixture, stirring well to coat the rice.
- Return the seared chicken to the pan and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
- Cover the skillet and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Stir in mixed vegetables, cover again, and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken ahead of time and allow for proper searing for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Honey BBQ Chicken, Chicken Rice, Comfort Food, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Meals