One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Recipe
This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe combines tender, seared chicken thighs with flavorful BBQ sauce and honey, cooked together with rice and mixed vegetables. A hearty, easy-to-make meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, bringing sweet and smoky flavors all in one skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken & Seasonings
- 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 & 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 Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs or breasts dry and season both sides evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the chicken, searing each side for about 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Prepare Honey BBQ Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey until smooth and combined. Pour this mixture over the seared chicken in the skillet, coating it evenly.
- Add Rice and Broth: Add the long-grain rice and chicken broth directly into the skillet. Stir gently to combine the rice and broth with the sauce and chicken, ensuring the rice is evenly distributed.
- Simmer Covered: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Steam Vegetables: During the final 5 minutes of cooking, add the mixed vegetables on top of the rice and chicken. Cover again and allow the vegetables to steam and heat through.
- Rest and Fluff: Remove the skillet from heat and let the dish sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Then, uncover and fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier meat, or breasts if preferred.
- You can substitute long-grain rice with jasmine or basmati for a different aroma and texture.
- Frozen mixed vegetables work well and save prep time.
- Adjust honey quantity to make the dish sweeter or more tangy as desired.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Make sure to keep the skillet covered during cooking to properly steam the rice and vegetables.
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