One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Recipe
This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe delivers a flavorful and hearty meal that combines tender, seared chicken thighs with a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce, cooked together with fluffy rice and mixed vegetables. Perfect for a quick and comforting weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 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 and Liquids
- 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: In a large skillet over medium heat, season your chicken thighs or breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until it is nicely browned.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey until fully combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the seared chicken in the skillet.
- Add Rice and Broth: Add the long-grain rice and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring gently to combine all the ingredients and ensuring the rice is evenly distributed around the chicken.
- Simmer and Cook: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow it to cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Add Vegetables: During the last 5 minutes of cooking, spread the mixed vegetables on top of the chicken and rice. Cover again to let the vegetables steam until tender.
- Rest and Serve: Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Then fluff the rice with a fork and serve the dish warm.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs with breasts if preferred, but thighs tend to stay more tender and juicy.
- Frozen mixed vegetables are convenient and cook well steamed in this recipe.
- For added flavor, you can garnish with chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro before serving.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper when seasoning the chicken.
- Make sure to keep the heat low after adding the rice to prevent burning on the bottom of the pan.
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