Description
A flavorful, all-in-one dish featuring juicy chicken, hearty rice, and colorful mixed veggies, all cooked with a sweet and savory honey BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sear the seasoned chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl, then pour it over the chicken.
- Add the rice and chicken broth; stir to combine well.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the mixed vegetables on top to steam.
- Let the dish sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork and serving.
Notes
Season the chicken well to enhance flavor, and use any type of mixed vegetables available. For extra heat, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, BBQ, one-pan, easy dinner