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One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Recipe

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  • Author: Matteo
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a flavorful and easy-to-make meal combining tender chicken thighs or breasts with smoky BBQ sauce, sweet honey, and perfectly cooked rice all in one skillet. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner, it includes mixed vegetables for added nutrition and cooks effortlessly in about 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

Rice and Broth

  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Sauce

  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • ¼ cup honey

Vegetables and Seasonings

  • 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

  1. Season and sear the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, season the chicken thighs or breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned on the outside.
  2. Prepare the BBQ honey sauce: While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl until smooth and combined. Then pour this mixture over the seared chicken in the skillet.
  3. Add rice and broth: Pour the long-grain rice and chicken broth into the skillet with the chicken and sauce. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Simmer with cover: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover the skillet. Reduce heat to low and let it cook for about 20 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid and become tender.
  5. Add vegetables for steaming: During the last 5 minutes of cooking, evenly distribute the mixed vegetables over the rice and chicken. Keep the skillet covered to steam the vegetables until tender.
  6. Rest and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Then fluff the rice with a fork, mix gently, and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can use either chicken thighs or breasts depending on your preference; thighs provide more moisture while breasts are leaner.
  • Make sure to use long-grain rice as it cooks up fluffy and separate, perfect for this skillet dish.
  • If fresh mixed vegetables are not available, frozen varieties work just as well and save prep time.
  • Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce and honey to taste for sweetness and smokiness.
  • Let the dish rest after cooking to allow flavors to meld and rice to firm up slightly for the best texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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

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