One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A comforting and flavorful dish combining marinated chicken, honey, BBQ sauce, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables, all cooked in one pan for quick preparation and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh) Such as bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, measure out the rice, and have the veggies ready to go.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl.
- Once the chicken is browned, pour the BBQ honey mixture over the top.
- Add the rice and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir everything to combine.
- Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Once bubbling, reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid.
- Let the rice cook on low for about 20 minutes.
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add mixed vegetables on top of the rice.
- Take the skillet off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Use a fork to fluff the rice, mixing everything together. Serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the BBQ sauce and honey for a few hours. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or green onions for a pop of color.