One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Recipe
This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe combines tender chicken thighs with a flavorful BBQ and honey sauce, cooked together with rice and mixed vegetables for an easy, comforting meal all done in one skillet. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it balances savory spices and sweet honey notes with a hearty base of chicken broth-infused rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Entree
- 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: Pat the chicken thighs or breasts dry and season them on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a little oil. Place the chicken in the skillet and sear for about 5 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through.
- Mix Sauce and Pour Over Chicken: While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl until well combined. Pour this honey BBQ mixture evenly over the browned chicken in the skillet.
- Add Rice and Broth: Pour in the long-grain rice and chicken broth around the chicken in the skillet. Stir gently to combine everything evenly without disturbing the chicken too much.
- Simmer Covered: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid. Let it cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Steam Vegetables: In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the mixed vegetables on top of the rice and chicken. Cover again and allow the vegetables to steam through as the rice finishes cooking.
- Rest and Serve: Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm, making sure to plate both chicken and vegetables.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs with breasts if preferred, but thighs tend to remain juicier.
- Frozen mixed vegetables work just as well as fresh and make this dish even more convenient.
- Adjust the amount of honey or BBQ sauce to taste depending on how sweet or tangy you like your dish.
- If you want a bit of heat, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the spice mix.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to better control the saltiness of the dish.
Keywords: one-pan meal, honey BBQ chicken, chicken rice skillet, easy dinner, quick chicken recipe
