One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Recipe
A flavorful and easy one-pan recipe combining juicy honey BBQ chicken with tender rice and vegetables, cooked together for a comforting, bold meal in just 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Rice and Sauce
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
Vegetables
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
Instructions
- Season and sear the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, sprinkle the chicken thighs or breasts evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned and fragrant.
- Prepare the honey BBQ sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey until smoothly combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the seared chicken in the skillet.
- Add rice and broth: Pour the uncooked long-grain rice into the skillet, followed by the chicken broth. Stir gently to combine everything, ensuring the rice is submerged in the liquid.
- Simmer and cook: Bring the skillet mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the broth and is tender.
- Add vegetables to steam: In the final 5 minutes of cooking, spread the mixed vegetables evenly over the rice and chicken. Cover and allow the vegetables to steam until just cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Portion out the chicken, rice, and vegetables evenly onto plates and enjoy your bold honey BBQ chicken rice meal.
Notes
- For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for juicier meat, but breasts work well too.
- You can substitute mixed vegetables with your favorites or seasonal fresh veggies.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt content.
- Ensure the skillet has a tight-fitting lid to properly steam the rice and vegetables.
- This dish can be doubled easily by using a larger skillet or pan.
Keywords: honey BBQ chicken, one-pan recipe, chicken and rice, easy dinner, skillet meal, comfort food
