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Savory One Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Delight

Savory One Pan Honey
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One Pan Bold Honey Bbq Chicken Rice is a delightful, stress-free meal delivering maximum flavor with minimum fuss. This complete meal, cooked in a single vessel, offers an incredible balance of sweet honey, smoky tang, tender chicken, and fluffy rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (honey or smoky style)
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon honey or hot sauce (optional, for extra sweetness or heat)

Instructions

  1. Dice chicken into 1-inch pieces; season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rinse rice under cold water until clear; drain well. Chop onion and mince garlic. Whisk BBQ sauce, optional honey or hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely browned. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed) to the pan. Sauté chopped onion for 4-5 minutes until translucent, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add minced garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add rinsed rice to the pan with the aromatics. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to toast the rice. Pour in chicken broth and water, stirring to deglaze the pan and combine ingredients. Bring liquid to a simmer.
  5. Nestle seared chicken pieces back into the rice and liquid. Pour the prepared BBQ sauce mixture over the chicken and rice. Stir gently to distribute the sauce. Reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover the pan tightly with a lid, and simmer undisturbed for 18-20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  6. Turn off the heat, but keep the lid on, and let the dish rest for an additional 5-10 minutes. Remove lid, then gently fluff the rice with a fork to incorporate the chicken and sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley/cilantro and sliced green onions, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • This dish is perfect for busy weeknights.
  • Adjust the BBQ sauce to your taste preference.
  • Garnish with herbs for added flavor.

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