Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sausage Rice

Ingredients

1 lb smoked sausage (beef or turkey), sliced

1 cup long-grain white rice

1 ½ cups chicken broth

½ cup barbecue sauce

2 tbsp honey

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp olive oil

½ cup diced bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)

½ cup diced onion

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

2 tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish)

Directions

Cook the sausage

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Sauté vegetables

In the same skillet, add diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add rice and liquid

Stir in the uncooked rice, allowing it to toast slightly for 1-2 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth, barbecue sauce, honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and all seasonings. Mix well.

Simmer

Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and bring the mixture to a light simmer.

Cover and reduce heat to low. Let it cook for about 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Fluff and serve

Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.

Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.