Description
One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a delightful, easy-to-make dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into flavorful feasts. In just 40 minutes, you can enjoy tender chicken glazed with sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce, complemented by fluffy rice and vibrant mixed vegetables. This meal not only satisfies the taste buds but also brings family and friends together around the table. Ideal for busy evenings or cozy gatherings, this one-pan recipe ensures minimal cleanup while delivering maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable 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
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce and honey. Pour over the seared chicken.
- Add rice and pour in chicken broth; stir gently to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for about 20 minutes until rice is tender. In the last five minutes of cooking, add mixed vegetables on top without stirring.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg