One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A comforting one-pan meal featuring smoky BBQ chicken, sweet honey, and fluffy rice topped with colorful mixed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Poultry
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
- Season and sear the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Mix the BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl; pour over the chicken.
- Combine the rice and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer; cover and cook on low for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Steam the mixed vegetables on top during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Rest and fluff the rice with a fork after sitting for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. This dish also freezes well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg