Description
A comforting one-pan chicken and rice dinner with sweet honey, smoky BBQ sauce, tender chicken, and hearty rice. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is family-friendly, full of flavor, and easy to customize with your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients
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1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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1 cup (200 g) long-grain rice
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2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
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1/2 cup (120 ml) BBQ sauce of choice
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1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
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1 tsp (3.5 g) garlic powder
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1 tsp (3.5 g) onion powder
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1/2 tsp (1.5 g) smoked paprika
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 cup (150 g) mixed vegetables, fresh or frozen
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Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Heat a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.
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Stir in rinsed rice and cook 1–2 minutes to toast lightly.
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Add chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey. Mix well.
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Stir in mixed vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
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Fluff with a fork, garnish with parsley or green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
Toasting the rice before simmering adds extra flavor.
Swap veggies with whatever you have on hand: peas, corn, carrots, zucchini, or bell peppers.
Let the dish rest covered for 5 minutes after cooking for fluffier rice.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat with a splash of broth to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: One-Pot Meal / Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American