Description
A delicious one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken thighs, flavorful rice, and a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce that comes together effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pat the chicken dry first.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add uncooked rice to the same pan and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
- Pour in chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey. Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits.
- Return chicken to the pan, nestling it into the rice mixture. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
- Add mixed vegetables, cover again, and cook an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with chopped green onions or parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For best results, avoid over-stirring the rice to keep it fluffy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: one-pan meal, BBQ chicken, quick dinner, easy recipe