One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A flavorful and easy one-pan meal featuring succulent chicken, rice, and a delightful honey BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Balanced
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
- In a large skillet over medium heat, season and sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned.
- In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce and honey; pour it over the chicken.
- Add rice and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer; cover and cook on low for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add mixed vegetables on top to steam.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing rice with a fork and serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh parsley for garnish and pair with a side salad or steamed greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg