One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Recipe
This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a flavorful and easy-to-make meal that combines tender, seasoned chicken thighs or breasts with aromatic rice cooked in chicken broth and a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce. Mixed vegetables are steamed in during the final cooking minutes, making this dish a complete and convenient dinner option that requires only one skillet.
- 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
Carbohydrates
- 1 cup long-grain rice
Liquids
- 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
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, season the 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 browned and cooked through, ensuring a flavorful crust forms.
- Mix the Sauce: Meanwhile, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl until well combined. This mixture will add a sweet and tangy glaze to the chicken.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the honey BBQ sauce mixture over the seared chicken in the skillet, coating it evenly and allowing the flavors to meld for a minute.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in the uncooked long-grain rice and chicken broth into the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Mix well to combine all ingredients and distribute heat evenly.
- Cook the Rice: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Steam Vegetables: About 5 minutes before the rice finishes cooking, add the mixed vegetables on top of the chicken and rice. Cover again and allow the vegetables to steam until tender.
- Rest and Serve: Once the rice and vegetables are cooked through, remove the skillet from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, mix gently if desired, and serve the dish warm.
Notes
- You can use either chicken thighs or breasts based on your preference; thighs will be juicier and more flavorful.
- Frozen mixed vegetables can be used to save prep time — no need to thaw before adding.
- Adjust the amount of honey or BBQ sauce based on your sweetness and tanginess preferences.
- Ensure the skillet you use has a tight-fitting lid to trap steam for proper rice cooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
Keywords: one-pan, honey BBQ chicken, rice skillet, easy dinner, chicken thighs, mixed vegetables, quick meal
