Description
Enjoy a hearty, crowd-pleasing dinner with this easy One-Skillet Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a sweet-smoky BBQ sauce come together in one pan for a delicious meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (mesquite or hickory)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Sear Chicken: Heat a drizzle of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and sear until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Toast Rice: In the same skillet, add the rinsed rice and dry spices. Stir for 1–2 minutes to toast slightly.
- Deglaze & Mix: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan. Stir in the BBQ sauce and honey.
- Simmer: Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the rice. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add Veggies: Stir in the frozen vegetables, cover again, and cook for another 5 minutes until rice is tender.
- Rest: Remove from heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner / One-Skillet Meal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings