Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice 1-Pan Dinner
A comforting and hearty one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken, rice, and colorful veggies in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 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, sear seasoned chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Mix the Sauces: Whisk together BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl; pour over the chicken.
- Combine Rice and Broth: Add rice and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Simmer the Mixture: Bring to a simmer; cover and cook on low for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Steam the Veggies: During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add mixed vegetables on top to steam.
- Fluff and Serve: Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing rice with a fork and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce and honey for a few hours before cooking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg