One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A simple yet flavorful one-pan dish combining chicken, rice, and honey BBQ sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts Thighs are recommended for juiciness.
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey Can be substituted with agave syrup or brown sugar.
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh) Use according to what's available in your fridge.
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sear seasoned chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Whisk together BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl; pour over the chicken.
- Add rice and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer; cover and cook on low for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add mixed vegetables on top to steam.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing rice with a fork and serving.
Notes
Customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.