Name: Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained; 2 cups chicken broth, preferably low-sodium; ½ cup BBQ sauce (mesquite flavor recommended); ¼ cup honey; 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh peas, carrots, corn, bell peppers); 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced (optional garnish); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish); Extra BBQ sauce for drizzling (optional)

Description

A one-pan meal of juicy chicken thighs and fluffy rice soaked in sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
2 cups chicken broth, preferably low-sodium
½ cup BBQ sauce (mesquite flavor recommended)
¼ cup honey
1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh peas, carrots, corn, bell peppers)
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2–3 green onions, thinly sliced (optional garnish)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Extra BBQ sauce for drizzling (optional)

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Instructions

Prep your ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rinse rice until water runs clear, then drain.
Sear the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with half the seasoning mix and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
Toast the rice: Add remaining oil to the pan. Pour in the rinsed rice and the rest of the seasoning, stirring for 1–2 minutes until rice is slightly translucent.
Build the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, then add BBQ sauce and honey. Scrape up any browned bits and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
Simmer the chicken and rice: Return chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes without stirring.
Add vegetables: Scatter mixed vegetables over the top, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
Rest and serve: Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, garnish, and drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired.

Notes

For a leaner option, use chicken breasts but monitor cooking to prevent dryness. Customize with your favorite BBQ sauce and vegetables.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan Cooking
Cuisine: American