Description
A flavorful dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup Honey BBQ Sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the honey BBQ sauce by mixing ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
- Season chicken pieces with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour the honey BBQ sauce over the cooked chicken. Stir to coat evenly and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- In a pot, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add rice and stir for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve topped with honey BBQ chicken.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control spiciness.
- Use store-bought honey BBQ sauce for a quicker option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: honey BBQ chicken, chicken rice, homemade BBQ sauce