Description
This Honey BBQ Chicken Rice One-Pan Bold recipe brings together juicy chicken thighs or breasts, tender long-grain rice, and a sweet, smoky honey BBQ sauce in a single skillet for easy prep and cleanup. Nutrient-packed mixed vegetables, bold spices, and a flavorful chicken broth ensure every bite is satisfying. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it is richly flavored, family-friendly, and customizable with your favorite BBQ sauce or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
- Chopped green onions or parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a little oil.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until browned. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Mix BBQ sauce and honey in a bowl; pour over chicken and coat well.
- Stir in the rice, then pour in chicken broth and mix.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through (165°F/75°C).
- In the last 5 minutes, top with mixed vegetables (do not stir), then cover to steam.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with green onions or parsley as desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Substitute chicken thighs with breasts, or use tofu for a vegetarian version; swap long-grain rice for brown rice (increase cook time slightly). For a smoky twist, use chipotle BBQ sauce. Make ahead: cool completely and store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of broth. If rice isn’t tender, add some more broth and simmer covered. Use even vegetable sizes for even cooking. To prevent sogginess, avoid stirring vegetables into the rice before steaming.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 skillet (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg