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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Emily
One-pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and veggies in sweet-smoky sauce. Ready in 30 minutes for busy families.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet with lid
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce smoky kind
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper. Sear until golden, ~5 min. Remove.
  • Add remaining oil. Toast rice 1-2 min until nutty.
  • Stir in broth, BBQ sauce, honey. Scrape browned bits.
  • Nestle chicken back. Cover, simmer low 15 min.
  • Top with vegetables. Cover, cook 5 more min.
  • Off heat, rest 5 min covered. Fluff and serve.

Notes

    >Rinse rice to prevent gumminess. >Low simmer for perfect texture. >Garnish with green onions.
Keyword Honey BBQ Chicken Rice