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ppetizer to Delight Your Guests Print Recipe

Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

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This One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a quick, flavor-packed main course featuring juicy seared chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, and tender rice cooked all together for maximum ease and taste. With hints of honey sweetness and pops of mixed vegetables, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner for anyone craving bold, comforting flavors and a nutritious, high-protein meal—all made with minimal cleanup.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Protein:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts

Grains:

  • 1 cup long-grain rice

Liquids:

  • 2 cups chicken broth

Sauces:

  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your choice)
  • 1/4 cup honey

Spices:

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Vegetables:

  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)

Garnish (Optional):

  • Chopped green onions or parsley

Instructions

  1. Sear the Chicken: Heat a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat. Season the chicken with the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add a drizzle of oil to the pan and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. Cook the Rice: In the same pan, add the uncooked rice and toast it for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the BBQ sauce and honey until well combined.
  3. Simmer Everything Together: Return the seared chicken to the pan, nestling it into the rice mixture. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes so the flavors meld and the rice cooks.
  4. Add the Vegetables: After 15 minutes, sprinkle the mixed vegetables evenly over the rice. Cover again and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. Serve & Garnish: Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to finish steaming. Fluff the rice, garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use long-grain rice for the best texture—short-grain rice can turn mushy.
  • Adjust the honey to suit your preferred sweetness level.
  • For extra smokiness, try a mesquite or hickory-flavored BBQ sauce.
  • You can swap the chicken for shrimp, tofu, or beef for a different protein twist.
  • This recipe works well with either fresh or frozen mixed vegetables.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: One Pot & One Pan
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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