Description
A quick and delicious Honey BBQ Chicken and Rice Skillet recipe that combines tender chicken, flavorful rice, and mixed vegetables in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the rice and stir for about 1 minute to toast it lightly.
- Pour in the chicken broth, barbecue sauce, and honey. Stir to combine.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the frozen mixed vegetables, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Stir everything together.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce to the barbecue sauce.
- Substitute the chicken thighs with chicken breasts or even tofu for a vegetarian option. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg