One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice
A quick and delightful one-pan meal combining juicy chicken thighs, savory honey BBQ sauce, rice, and mixed vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, and corn)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnish chopped green onions optional
Instructions
Preparation & Cooking
- Gather and prepare all ingredients before cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, and add to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, toast the rice for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Combine chicken broth, honey BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika into the skillet with the rice. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and nestle the chicken on top of the rice mixture. Add frozen vegetables.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Let the skillet sit covered for an additional 5 minutes off the heat. Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
Use a large enough skillet, preferably cast-iron or stainless steel. Consider substituting chicken thighs with chicken breasts, adjusting cooking times accordingly. Homemade honey BBQ sauce can be an alternative.