Description

This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe delivers a flavorful and hearty meal with tender chicken thighs simmered in a sweet and tangy BBQ honey sauce, combined with fluffy long-grain rice and nutritious mixed vegetables. It’s an easy-to-make stovetop dish perfect for busy weeknights that combines protein, carbs, and veggies all in one pan for minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

Grains

1 cup long-grain rice

Liquids and Sauces

2 cups chicken broth
½ cup BBQ sauce
¼ cup honey

Vegetables

1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)

Seasonings

1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Season and Sear Chicken: Season the chicken thighs or breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
Prepare BBQ Honey Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey until combined well. Pour this mixture over the seared chicken in the skillet, coating the pieces evenly.
Add Rice and Broth: Add the long-grain rice and chicken broth into the skillet. Stir gently to combine the rice with the sauce and broth, making sure the rice is submerged.
Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
Add Vegetables: During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the mixed vegetables on top of the rice and chicken. Cover again to steam the veggies thoroughly.
Rest and Serve: Once cooking is complete, remove the skillet from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

Notes

You can use either chicken thighs or breasts depending on your preference.
Frozen mixed vegetables work well and save prep time.
Adjust honey and BBQ sauce quantities to taste for more or less sweetness.
If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
Make sure the skillet has a tight-fitting lid to cook the rice properly.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stove or microwave.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Honey BBQ chicken, one-pan meal, chicken and rice, easy dinner, weeknight recipe, stovetop chicken, BBQ sauce, honey chicken