One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Recipe
This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken thighs or breasts with smoky BBQ sauce, sweet honey, and perfectly cooked rice. Enhanced with garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and a blend of mixed vegetables, it delivers a balanced, hearty meal prepared all in one skillet, making cleanup simple and convenient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Grains
- 1 cup long-grain rice
Liquids & Sauces
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
Vegetables
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs or breasts dry, then season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until nicely browned and cooked through.
- Prepare the Honey BBQ Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey until smooth and well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the seared chicken in the skillet.
- Add Rice and Broth: Pour the uncooked rice and chicken broth into the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Stir gently to combine everything evenly without disturbing the chicken too much.
- Simmer Covered: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Add Vegetables: In the last 5 minutes of cooking, evenly sprinkle the mixed vegetables on top of the chicken and rice. Cover again and allow the vegetables to steam and warm through.
- Rest and Serve: Turn off the heat and let the skillet sit, covered, for 5 minutes. After resting, fluff the rice gently with a fork, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are well mixed. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use either chicken thighs for juicier meat or breasts for a leaner option.
- Frozen mixed vegetables work well if fresh are not available; just add them frozen as directed.
- Adjust the honey quantity based on your preferred sweetness level.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder with the spices.
- Make sure to cover the skillet properly to allow rice to cook evenly.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
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