Description
A quick, delicious and satisfying one-pan meal featuring smoky BBQ and sweet honey, perfect for busy weeknights.
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, season your chicken, then sear it for about 5 minutes on each side until it’s beautifully browned.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey, then pour it over the chicken, letting those flavors meld.
- Next, add the rice and chicken broth, stirring to combine everything.
- Bring it to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to low, cooking for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- During the final 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the mixed vegetables on top to steam and integrate into the dish.
- Allow it to sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork and serving it up.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. This dish also freezes well for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg