Description
A delicious one-pot meal combining tender chicken with flavorful rice and colorful mixed vegetables, all coated in a delightful BBQ honey sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
- Chopped green onions or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a pot, combine rice and chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.
- In a pan over medium heat, season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, then add BBQ sauce and honey, stirring to coat.
- Add the mixed vegetables to the chicken and cook until heated through.
- Serve the chicken and vegetables over the rice, garnished with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
This meal is freezer-friendly and can be made ahead for quick reheating. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg