Description
Honey BBQ Chicken Rice brings zesty comfort straight to your dinner table, making weeknight meals a total breeze. Tender chicken glazed with sweet and tangy sauce nestles perfectly over fluffy rice, delivering a satisfying meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 0.75 cup BBQ sauce
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt
- Black pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1.5 cups cooked white or brown rice
- Chopped green onions
- Optional: chopped bell peppers
- Optional: peas
- Optional: corn
Instructions
- Slice 1½ pounds chicken thighs into bite-sized chunks. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon onion powder, salt, and black pepper across your chicken pieces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Carefully place seasoned chicken chunks into hot oil. Sear for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway to achieve golden-brown edges.
- Mince 3 whole garlic cloves. Sprinkle them into the skillet and stir for 45-60 seconds until their aroma releases.
- Lower heat to medium. Pour ½ cup honey, ¾ cup BBQ sauce, and ¼ cup chicken broth into the skillet. Stir thoroughly to coat chicken completely.
- Simmer sauce and chicken together for 8-10 minutes, allowing liquid to reduce and thicken around your meat.
- Add 1½ cups pre-cooked rice directly into the skillet. Gently fold rice into sauce and chicken, ensuring even distribution.
- Cook rice mixture for 2-3 minutes, letting it absorb remaining sauce and warm through evenly.
- Remove skillet from heat. Scatter chopped green onions or parsley across the top for fresh garnish.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken thighs for deeper flavor and more tender meat if time allows.
- Check the consistency of the sauce while simmering, adding extra broth if it becomes too thick.
- Experiment with different BBQ sauce brands to find your preferred flavor profile, as each will change the overall taste of the dish.
- For a lower-carb option, swap white rice for cauliflower rice or serve over spiralized vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 468 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg