Name: Savory Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – Quick Dinner for Two
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (thighs are juicier, but breasts work too); 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper (be generous, chicken needs seasoning love); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (regular paprika works if that’s what you’ve got); 1/3 cup BBQ sauce (use your favorite – I like the slightly smoky stuff); 3 tablespoons honey (the real stuff, not that fake corn syrup nonsense); 2 tablespoons soy sauce (adds that umami depth); 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (cuts through the sweetness); 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder if you’re feeling lazy); 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or a tiny piece of fresh ginger, grated); Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, but adds a nice little kick); 1 cup jasmine or long-grain white rice; 2 cups chicken broth (way better than water, trust me); 1 tablespoon butter; 1 small onion, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced (any color you like); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup frozen corn (or fresh if you’re feeling ambitious); 2 green onions, chopped (save some for garnish)

Description

Look, we’ve all been there – it’s 6 PM, you’re both starving, and you’re staring into the fridge wondering what the heck to make for dinner. Well, I’ve got your back! This honey BBQ chicken rice is my go-to when I need something tasty, filling, and ready in about 30 minutes. It’s basically comfort food that doesn’t require three hours of prep or a million dishes. Plus, it’s got that perfect sweet-savory thing going on that just hits different after a long day.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (thighs are juicier, but breasts work too)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper (be generous, chicken needs seasoning love)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (regular paprika works if that’s what you’ve got)

For the Honey BBQ Sauce:

1/3 cup BBQ sauce (use your favorite – I like the slightly smoky stuff)
3 tablespoons honey (the real stuff, not that fake corn syrup nonsense)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (adds that umami depth)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (cuts through the sweetness)
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder if you’re feeling lazy)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or a tiny piece of fresh ginger, grated)
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, but adds a nice little kick)

For the Rice Base:

1 cup jasmine or long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth (way better than water, trust me)
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced (any color you like)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup frozen corn (or fresh if you’re feeling ambitious)
2 green onions, chopped (save some for garnish)