One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A comforting, easy-to-make one-pan dish featuring tender BBQ chicken and flavorful rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
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
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Mix BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl.
- Pour the honey-BBQ mixture over the seared chicken.
- Add the rice and pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
- Steam the mixed vegetables on top for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Rest for 5 minutes, fluff the rice, and serve.
Notes
Pairs well with a crisp green salad or grilled corn. Top with cilantro or toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg