BBQ Honey Chicken Rice (Print)

Tender chicken and tasty rice cooked in one pan with rich BBQ sauce and honey for an easy, tasty family meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless

→ Grains

02 - 1 cup rice (long-grain variety)

→ Liquids

03 - 2 cups broth made from chicken

→ Sauces

04 - 1/2 cup sauce for BBQ (whatever brand you like)

05 - 1/4 cup honey

→ Spices

06 - 1 teaspoon powder from garlic

07 - 1 teaspoon powder from onions

08 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika with smoky flavor

09 - Salt and pepper, add as you want

→ Vegetables

10 - 1 cup veggies mixed together (can use frozen or fresh)

→ Garnish

11 - Green onions or parsley, chopped up

# Steps:

01 - Get a big pan hot over medium heat. Sprinkle the chicken with the onion powder, garlic powder, smoky paprika, pepper and salt. Pour a bit of oil in the pan and cook the chicken until it's golden, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Take it out and put it aside.

02 - Using the same pan, throw in your raw rice and stir it around for 1-2 minutes until it's slightly toasted. Pour your chicken broth in, then mix in your honey and BBQ sauce.

03 - Put the browned chicken back in, tucking it into the rice mix. Let it bubble up a bit, then turn the heat down low, put a lid on, and let it cook quietly for 15 minutes.

04 - When those 15 minutes are up, scatter your mixed veggies on top of the rice. Cover it again and let it cook 5 more minutes, or until you can't see any pink in the chicken (it should reach 165°F/74°C inside) and the rice feels soft.

05 - Take the pan off the heat and don't touch it for 5 minutes. Then fluff up the rice with a fork, throw on some chopped green onions or parsley, and it's ready to eat while hot!

# Additional Notes:

01 - Always go for long-grain rice as it won't get sticky—short-grain tends to clump up.

02 - Feel free to add more or less honey depending on how sweet you want it.

03 - Try a hickory or mesquite BBQ sauce if you want more smoky taste.

04 - Don't feel stuck with chicken—this dish works great with tofu, shrimp, or even chunks of beef!

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