Description
A sweet, smoky, and savory one-pan meal made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich honey BBQ glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or comforting family dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen)
Optional garnish: chopped green onions or parsley
Instructions
1. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Sear chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until browned, then remove from pan.
3. In the same pan, toast the uncooked rice for 1–2 minutes for a nutty flavor.
4. Stir in chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey; bring to a light boil.
5. Return chicken to the pan, nestling it into the rice mixture.
6. Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
7. Add vegetables on top, cover again, and cook for another 5 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked (165°F/74°C).
8. Remove from heat, rest for 5 minutes, fluff rice with a fork.
9. Garnish with green onions or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use long-grain rice for the best texture and to avoid stickiness.
Adjust honey for your preferred sweetness level.
Choose smoky BBQ sauces like mesquite for a deeper flavor.
Swap chicken with shrimp, tofu, or beef as desired.
Make ahead and reheat later for easy meal prep.
Add chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg