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One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Recipe

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This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a flavorful and hearty dish combining tender chicken thighs or breasts with savory BBQ sauce, sweet honey, and perfectly cooked rice. It’s a convenient all-in-one meal made in a skillet, featuring mixed vegetables steamed into the dish for added nutrition and color. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that delivers bold, comforting flavors with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasonings

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Rice and Vegetables

  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)

Sauce

  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • ¼ cup honey

Instructions

  1. Season and sear the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs or breasts dry and season them evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the chicken. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until it develops a nice browned crust.
  2. Prepare the honey BBQ sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey until well combined. Pour this sauce mixture evenly over the seared chicken in the skillet, coating the pieces thoroughly.
  3. Add rice and broth: Add the long-grain rice and chicken broth directly to the skillet, stirring gently to combine everything and ensure the rice is evenly distributed around the chicken.
  4. Simmer to cook the rice: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  5. Steam the vegetables: During the last 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the mixed vegetables evenly on top of the chicken and rice. Cover again to allow the vegetables to steam, softening them without losing their color or nutrients.
  6. Rest and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. This resting time helps the rice fluff up. Finally, fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve the dish hot, ensuring the chicken, rice, and vegetables are well combined on each plate.

Notes

  • You can use either chicken thighs for juicier meat or breasts for a leaner option.
  • If fresh vegetables are used, opt for quick-cooking veggies like bell peppers, peas, or carrots.
  • Feel free to substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter flavor.
  • Adjust the BBQ sauce and honey quantities to suit your preferred sweetness and tanginess.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

Keywords: One-Pan Meal, BBQ Chicken, Honey BBQ, Chicken and Rice, Easy Dinner, Skillet Recipe, Weeknight Meal

Find it online: https://cookwithyana.com/one-pan-bold-honey-bbq-chicken-rice-recipe/