One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice (Printable Version)

Tender honey BBQ chicken with fluffy rice and colorful vegetables, all cooked together in one pan for a quick and satisfying meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - Salt and pepper to taste
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1 tsp onion powder
05 - ½ tsp smoked paprika

→ Sauce

06 - ½ cup BBQ sauce
07 - ¼ cup honey

→ Rice & Vegetables

08 - 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
09 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 1 cup mixed vegetables such as bell peppers, peas, and carrots, fresh or frozen

# Steps:

01 - Coat chicken pieces evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a light drizzle of oil. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until lightly browned
03 - Whisk together BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl. Pour mixture over chicken and stir to coat evenly
04 - Add rinsed rice and chicken broth to the pan. Stir gently to combine all ingredients
05 - Bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and cook for 20 minutes
06 - In the final 5 minutes of cooking, scatter mixed vegetables over the rice. Cover and steam until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed
07 - Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice gently with a fork before serving

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, which means less scrubbing and more time with your people.
  • The honey BBQ glaze soaks into the rice, creating pockets of sweet, smoky flavor in every bite.
  • You can toss in whatever vegetables are hiding in your crisper drawer without a second thought.
02 -
  • Do not skip rinsing the rice or you will end up with a sticky, clumpy mess instead of fluffy grains.
  • If you lift the lid too early during simmering, steam escapes and the rice will not cook evenly.
  • Let the chicken sear without moving it around, patience gives you that caramelized crust that adds depth to the dish.
03 -
  • Use a heavy bottomed skillet with a tight fitting lid to trap steam and cook the rice evenly without scorching the bottom.
  • Taste your BBQ sauce before mixing it with honey, some brands are sweeter than others and you may want to adjust the honey amount.
  • If you double the recipe, use a wider pan or split it between two skillets so the rice layer stays thin and cooks through properly.
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