One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Recipe
This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a flavorful and convenient meal combining tender seared chicken thighs with a tangy honey BBQ sauce, cooked together with rice and mixed vegetables for a complete and hearty dish. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Grains
- 1 cup long-grain rice
Liquids & Sauces
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
Vegetables
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season the chicken thighs or breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned and partially cooked through.
- Prepare Honey BBQ Sauce: While the chicken is searing, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl until well combined to create a sweet and tangy glaze.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the honey BBQ sauce mixture over the seared chicken in the skillet, distributing it evenly.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in the uncooked long-grain rice and chicken broth with the chicken and sauce. Ensure the rice is submerged in the liquid and evenly distributed.
- Simmer and Cook Rice: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Add Vegetables: During the last 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the mixed vegetables evenly over the top of the rice and chicken, cover again, and allow them to steam until tender.
- Rest and Serve: After cooking, remove from heat and let the skillet sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, mix gently to combine the vegetables, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use skinless chicken thighs for juicier meat; breasts can be used but may be less tender.
- Frozen mixed vegetables work perfectly and save prep time.
- Adjust BBQ sauce and honey quantities to taste for desired sweetness and boldness.
- Ensure the skillet used has a tight-fitting lid to cook the rice properly.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in a skillet or microwave.
Keywords: Honey BBQ Chicken, one-pan meal, chicken rice skillet, quick dinner, easy dinner recipe, comfort food, weeknight meal
