Description
Experience the perfect harmony of sweet and savory flavors with this One Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, season your chicken thighs or breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken is searing, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl.
- Once the chicken is browned, pour the BBQ-honey mixture directly over the chicken in the skillet. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Add the rice and chicken broth to the pan, stirring to combine all the ingredients. Ensure that the rice is evenly distributed and submerged in the broth.
- Bring the entire mixture to a simmer, then cover the skillet with a lid. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the mixed vegetables on top of the rice without stirring. Cover the skillet again to let the vegetables steam.
- After 20 minutes, remove the skillet from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Once settled, use a fork to fluff the rice and mix everything together. Check for seasoning and add more salt or pepper if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Don't skip the searing step to lock in moisture and flavor. A non-stick skillet is ideal for easy cleanup. Adjust the rice-to-liquid ratio if using brown rice, and let the dish sit after cooking for enhanced flavor.