Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice (Printable)

Glazed chicken with rice and vegetables cooked together in one pan for quick, flavorful family-friendly dining.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - Salt and pepper to taste
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Sauce

06 - ½ cup BBQ sauce
07 - ¼ cup honey

→ Rice & Vegetables

08 - 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
09 - 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
10 - 1 cup mixed vegetables such as bell peppers, peas, and carrots, fresh or frozen

# How To Make It:

01 - Coat chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a light drizzle of oil. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
03 - Whisk together BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
04 - Add rinsed rice and chicken broth to the pan. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
05 - Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and cook for 20 minutes.
06 - In the last 5 minutes of cooking, scatter mixed vegetables on top. Cover again and steam until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
07 - Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice gently with a fork before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, so cleanup is as easy as dinner itself.
  • The honey BBQ glaze soaks into the rice and makes every bite ridiculously flavorful.
  • You can toss in whatever vegetables are sitting in your fridge and it still works.
  • It tastes like comfort food but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
02 -
  • Do not skip rinsing the rice or you'll end up with a sticky, clumpy mess instead of fluffy grains.
  • Keep the lid on during simmering—lifting it releases steam and throws off the cooking time.
  • If using chicken breasts, check them at 18 minutes to avoid overcooking.
03 -
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet with a tight lid to ensure even heat and proper steam trapping.
  • Let the chicken get a real sear before adding the sauce so you get those caramelized bits that make the dish sing.
  • Taste your BBQ sauce first—if it's very sweet, cut back on the honey slightly to keep the balance.
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