One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A quick and flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, sweet honey BBQ glaze, and fluffy rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice (white)
- 2 cups low-sodium 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
- Pat the chicken 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 a drizzle of oil. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden-browned.
- Whisk BBQ sauce and honey together in a small bowl. Pour it over the browned chicken, coating it well.
- Pour the rice into the skillet around the chicken, add the chicken broth, and stir once to combine.
- Bring the pan to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, scatter the mixed vegetables over the rice and cover to steam.
- Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, slice or shred the chicken, and serve.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with firm tofu and use vegetable broth. Adjust sugar content with low-sugar BBQ sauce and reduced honey.