BBQ Chicken Rice (Print-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 450 grams skinless, boneless thighs or breasts of chicken

→ Grains

02 - 200 grams uncooked long-grain rice

→ Liquids

03 - 480 millilitres chicken broth

→ Sauces

04 - 60 millilitres honey
05 - 120 millilitres BBQ sauce

→ Spices

06 - Black pepper, use as much as you like
07 - Salt, use however much tastes good
08 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Vegetables

11 - 130 grams frozen or fresh mixed veggies

→ Garnish

12 - Optional: chopped parsley or green onions

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - On medium heat, let a big skillet or deep pan get hot. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken. Drizzle a bit of oil in, toss in your chicken, give each side about 3 to 4 minutes till they’re browned. Take ‘em out and set aside.
02 - With the same pan, toss in the uncooked rice. Keep stirring for 1 or 2 minutes so things don’t stick and the rice gets a bit toasty.
03 - Pour in your chicken broth, then toss in both the BBQ sauce and the honey. Stir till you’re happy it’s mixed up.
04 - Lay that browned chicken back into your rice and sauce, nestle it in. Let it come up to a low boil, kick the heat down to low, clamp on the lid, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
05 - Lift that lid, scatter the mixed vegetables over everything, pop the lid back on, and let it cook about 5 more minutes. Stop when the rice feels soft and your chicken is cooked through to 74°C.
06 - Take the pan off the stove and let it chill out for 5 minutes. Use a fork to fluff the rice a bit. Toss some green onions or parsley on top if you want, and dig in.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Stick with long-grain rice—it won’t get mushy like some short ones can.
02 - Like it sweeter? Add more honey, or go easy if you’d rather skip too much sugar.
03 - Smoky vibes? Try a mesquite or hickory BBQ sauce for more flavor punch.
04 - You can swap the chicken for tofu, beef, or shrimp if you want to mix things up.

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