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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
Benchi

Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

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
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. 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.
  2. Add remaining oil. Toast rice 1-2 min until nutty.
  3. Stir in broth, BBQ sauce, honey. Scrape browned bits.
  4. Nestle chicken back. Cover, simmer low 15 min.
  5. Top with vegetables. Cover, cook 5 more min.
  6. Off heat, rest 5 min covered. Fluff and serve.