Description
Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a flavorful one-pan dish combining tender, seasoned chicken with sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce, cooked together with fluffy rice and mixed vegetables for a convenient, hearty meal perfect for any dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Rice and Sauce
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your choice)
- ¼ cup honey
Vegetables and Garnish
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
- Chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the Pan: Heat a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken and rice.
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs or breasts evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Add a tablespoon of oil to the hot pan, then sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Toast the Rice: Add the uncooked rice to the same pan and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning and enhance flavor.
- Add Liquids and Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the BBQ sauce and honey until well combined with the rice.
- Return Chicken to Pan: Place the seared chicken pieces back into the pan, nestling them into the rice mixture evenly.
- Simmer Covered: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: After 15 minutes, sprinkle the mixed vegetables evenly over the rice without stirring.
- Finish Cooking: Cover the pan again and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest the Dish: Remove the pan from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and rice to fully absorb liquid.
- Garnish and Serve: Fluff the rice gently with a fork, garnish with chopped green onions or parsley, and serve hot immediately.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful results, or chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Adjust BBQ sauce and honey quantities to suit your preferred sweetness or tanginess.
- Feel free to substitute mixed vegetables with your favorites such as bell peppers, corn, or peas.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free BBQ sauce and broth.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop, Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Honey BBQ Chicken, One-Pan Chicken Rice, Easy Dinner, BBQ Chicken Recipe, Family Meal
