Sticky Honey BBQ Garlic Butter Sausage Rice Skillet
Experience the heartwarming delight of the Sticky Honey BBQ Garlic Butter Sausage Rice Skillet, a one-pan wonder that marries savory flavors with a hint of sweetness. This dish transforms ordinary ingredients into a comforting masterpiece, ideal for busy weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings with friends and family. Picture fragrant garlic butter glistening over fluffy rice, enhanced by the smoky richness of sausage and the sweet allure of honey BBQ sauce. It’s not just a meal; it’s an invitation to create lasting memories around your dining table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb smoked sausage (chicken or turkey as alternatives)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add sliced smoked sausage and brown for about 5–7 minutes.
- Melt remaining butter in the skillet and sauté diced onion and bell pepper until softened (3–4 minutes). Stir in minced garlic.
- Toast the rice in the skillet for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, honey, and BBQ sauce; stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15–18 minutes until rice is tender.
- Return cooked sausage to the skillet, mix well, and let everything warm through (2–3 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning if needed and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg