BBQ Chicken Honey Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
01 -
1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, no skin or bones
→ Grains
02 -
1 cup white, long-grain rice
→ Liquids
03 -
2 cups of broth, chicken-flavored
→ Sauces
04 -
1/4 cup honey
05 -
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
→ Spices
06 -
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 -
1 teaspoon powder made from garlic
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Salt and pepper as needed
09 -
1 teaspoon onion powder
→ Vegetables
10 -
1 cup veggies, fresh or frozen, mixed together
→ Garnish
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Parsley or green onions, all chopped up
# Instructions:
01 -
Warm a big pan over medium heat, drizzling in a little oil. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let it brown for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Take it out after searing and leave it aside.
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Toss uncooked rice into the same pan and stir it around for a minute or two to toast. Stir in the BBQ sauce, honey, and the chicken broth after.
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Put the browned chicken back into the rice mixture. Cover the pan and bring it to a low boil, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Simmer it all for about 15 minutes.
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Sprinkle the vegetables over the rice after 15 minutes. Cover it up again and keep cooking for another five minutes until the chicken's fully done (internal temp 165°F or 74°C) and the rice is soft.
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Take the pan off the burner, let it sit for five minutes, then fluff up the rice with a fork. Sprinkle over chopped parsley or green onions and dish it out while hot!
# Notes:
01 -
Stick to long-grain rice—short-grain can get mushy here.
02 -
Make it more or less sweet by adjusting the honey amount.
03 -
For a smoky kick, grab a BBQ sauce with mesquite or hickory flavor.
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Switch out the meat—shrimp, tofu, or beef work too!