One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A hearty, satisfying one-pan meal featuring succulent chicken thighs, long-grain rice, and vibrant mixed vegetables, all glazed in a delicious honey-BBQ marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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 for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Create the glaze by whisking together the BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl; pour it 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 the rice is tender.
- Steam the mixed vegetables on top during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Rest for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork and serving.
Notes
Don’t skip the resting time after cooking; it helps the flavors settle and the rice fluff up beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg