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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Savory Honey BBQ Chicken Rice for a Cozy Dinner Delight

Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a satisfying dish combining tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables enveloped in a sweet and smoky sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast or substitute with tofu or chickpeas
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-Grain Rice or substitute with quinoa or brown rice
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth or substitute with vegetable broth
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce experiment with different sauces
  • 1/4 cup Honey
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Mixed Vegetables fresh or frozen
  • to taste Chopped Green Onions/Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Season the chicken by coating it with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Sear the chicken in a skillet with olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. Toast the uncooked long-grain rice in the same skillet for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey to the skillet, mixing well.
  5. Nestle the seared chicken in the rice mixture.
  6. Cook the mixture for about 15 minutes covered, until the rice is fluffy and chicken is cooked through.
  7. Add mixed vegetables on top and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, and garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This recipe is customizable to suit dietary preferences. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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