Description
This One-Skillet Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice is a flavorful, one-pan dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, mixed vegetables, and a sweet-smoky honey BBQ sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (like peas, carrots, corn, or bell peppers)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: green onions, parsley
Instructions
- Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Season chicken with half of the seasoning mix.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until browned; set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet, stir in rice with leftover seasoning mix, and cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly toasted.
- Pour in chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey; stir to combine.
- Return chicken to skillet, nestling into the rice mixture.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add mixed vegetables on top, cover, and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice, mix in vegetables, and garnish with green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños for heat.
- Use smoked BBQ sauce for deeper flavor.
- Adjust liquid and cook time for brown rice.
- Mix in spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms for variety.
- Bone-in chicken can be used with adjusted cook time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
