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Overhead shot of chicken pieces and rice on a white dish, drizzled with honey BBQ sauce and scattered mixed vegetables.

One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Chicken and rice with honey BBQ sauce, cooked in one pan with mixed vegetables for a quick 40-minute meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables frozen or fresh
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Brown seasoned chicken:

    Heat a large skillet to medium and brown the seasoned chicken, about 5 minutes per side.

  2. Mix BBQ sauce and honey:

    In a small bowl, combine BBQ sauce and honey; pour mixture over the chicken.

  3. Add rice and broth:

    Stir in rice and chicken broth until evenly distributed.

  4. Simmer covered 20 minutes:

    Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low for roughly 20 minutes, until rice is fully cooked.

  5. Steam vegetables on top:

    In the final 5 minutes, place mixed vegetables on top to steam.

  6. Rest and fluff rice:

    Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes, then fluff rice with a fork before serving.