One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A savory dish combining chicken, rice, and a hint of sweetness from honey, all cooked in one pan for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
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, sear the seasoned chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl; pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Add rice and chicken broth to the skillet; stir to combine everything well.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer; then cover and cook on low for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the mixed vegetables on top to steam.
- Let the dish sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork and serving.
Notes
Adjust seasoning according to taste. Adding more honey enhances sweetness, while extra BBQ sauce makes it bolder. Consider adding jalapeños for spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, honey, BBQ, one-pan, easy, weeknight dinner