Here’s a flavorful, easy One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe — sweet, tangy, and loaded with tender chicken and fluffy rice 🍗🍚
One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
Serves: 4
Time: ~35–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1¼ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup honey BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional for extra bold flavor)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
1️⃣ Sear the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or ovenproof pan over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté Aromatics
- In the same pan, sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic 2–3 minutes until softened.
3️⃣ Add Rice & Liquid
- Stir in rice and coat with oil and aromatics.
- Add chicken broth and ¼ cup of BBQ sauce. Stir to combine.
4️⃣ Return Chicken & Simmer
- Place chicken on top of the rice.
- Cover and simmer over low heat 20–25 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken reaches 75°C (165°F).
5️⃣ Add Honey BBQ Flavor
- Drizzle remaining ¼ cup honey BBQ sauce over the chicken.
- Let sit 2–3 minutes before serving so flavors meld.
6️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
- Serve hot with a side of steamed vegetables or a simple salad.
Tips & Variations
- For extra bold flavor, use a smoky or spicy BBQ sauce.
- Swap long-grain rice for brown rice — cook an extra 10 minutes and add a bit more broth.
- Add corn or black beans to the rice for a heartier one-pan meal.
If you want, I can also give a baked one-pan honey BBQ chicken rice version that’s hands-off in the oven and just as flavorful.
