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One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

A flavorful and easy one-pan meal featuring chicken, honey, BBQ sauce, and rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh) Feel free to switch up the vegetables based on what you have on hand.
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by heating 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 it’s golden brown and fragrant.
  2. While the chicken is cooking, take a small bowl and whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey, setting it aside for later.
Cooking
  1. Once the chicken is nicely browned, pour your BBQ and honey mixture over it in the skillet. Then, add the rice and chicken broth, stirring until everything is well combined.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover the pan, and reduce the heat to low. Allow it to cook for about 20 minutes, letting the flavors meld and the rice absorb all that delicious sauce.
  3. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the mixed vegetables on top. Cover again to steam the veggies until they’re just tender.
  4. Finally, remove the skillet from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then, fluff that rice with a fork before serving—trust me, it’s the best part!

Notes

Serve with a sprinkle of fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley, and consider pairing with a simple side salad or crusty bread. For some heat, add a dash of hot sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for a month. Reheat with a splash of chicken broth.