Honey BBQ Chicken Rice (Print View)

Tender honey BBQ chicken with fluffy rice and mixed vegetables, all cooked together in one pan for easy cleanup.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

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

# How to Prepare:

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 until well combined
04 - Pour the honey BBQ mixture over the seared chicken and stir to coat all pieces evenly
05 - Add rinsed rice and chicken broth to the pan, stirring gently to combine all ingredients
06 - Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and cook for 20 minutes
07 - During the final 5 minutes, scatter mixed vegetables over the rice. Cover and steam until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed
08 - 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, so you're not stuck washing a mountain of dishes after a long day.
  • The rice soaks up all the honey BBQ flavor while it steams, turning every bite into something craveable.
  • You can toss in whatever vegetables are lurking in your crisper drawer and they'll taste like they belong.
  • It's ready in 40 minutes flat, which feels like a small miracle on a Tuesday night.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the rice or you'll end up with a sticky, clumpy mess instead of fluffy grains.
  • If you lift the lid during the 20 minute simmer, you release the steam and the rice won't cook evenly, so trust the process and leave it alone.
  • Use low sodium broth because the BBQ sauce already brings plenty of salt, and you can always adjust seasoning at the end.
03 -
  • Let the chicken sear without moving it around too much so you get those caramelized bits that add deep flavor to the whole dish.
  • If your pan doesn't have a tight fitting lid, cover it with foil pressed snugly around the edges to trap the steam.
  • Taste the rice at the end and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt or a drizzle more honey if it needs balance.
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