Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A delicious one-pan meal combining tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables with sweet and savory flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your choice) Choose a sweet or smoky flavor.
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh) For extra veggies, consider adding bell peppers or broccoli.
- Chopped green onions or parsley For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add a drizzle of oil to the pan and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the uncooked rice and toast it for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Cooking
- Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the BBQ sauce and honey.
- Return the seared chicken to the pan, nestling it into the rice mixture.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, sprinkle the mixed vegetables over the rice.
- Cover again and continue cooking for 5 more minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F/74°C).
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley, and serve hot!
Notes
To store leftovers, let the Honey BBQ Chicken Rice cool completely. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. You can also freeze it for longer storage. Just make sure to label the container with the date. You can prepare this dish a day ahead, store it in the refrigerator, and reheat when you’re ready to eat.