Description
Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Dish balances sweet honey, tangy barbecue, and smoky flavors, creating a warm, comforting meal perfect for weeknight suppers or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white or jasmine rice
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup your favorite barbecue sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 small onion, diced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
- Whisk together honey, barbecue sauce, garlic, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar to create the glaze.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, then add butter and oil.
- Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and slightly charred. Remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium, add another tablespoon of butter, and sauté the onion and mushrooms for 5–7 minutes until softened and brown.
- Stir rice into the skillet with the aromatics and add chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then nestle the chicken back into the skillet.
- Pour the honey-barbecue glaze over the chicken, cover, and reduce to low. Simmer for 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Let the dish rest off heat for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with parsley and lemon juice.
Notes
For added depth, marinate the chicken in half the glaze for 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust cooking times for brown rice or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Honey BBQ Chicken, Rice Dish, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal
