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One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice for Effortless Family Dinners

One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a comforting meal that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful veggies in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken thighs or breasts Can substitute with pork or tofu
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Fresh garlic can be used for added taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Fresh onion may require longer cooking
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce Choose your favorite brand or make it homemade
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup can be a substitute
For the Base
  • 1 cup Rice Long-grain white rice is preferred
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian version
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Mixed vegetables e.g., bell peppers, broccoli

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and sear for 5 minutes on each side until browned.
  2. Mix BBQ sauce and honey in a bowl. Pour mixture over seared chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  3. Add uncooked rice and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir gently to combine, ensuring the rice is submerged.
  4. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  5. After 15 minutes, add mixed vegetables on top of chicken and rice, cover, and steam for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove skillet from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize the vegetables as preferred and adjust seasoning to taste. Ensure to check liquid levels if rice appears dry during cooking.

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