Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice (Print Version)

Glazed chicken with fluffy rice and vegetables cooked together in one pan for easy cleanup and bold flavors.

# What You'll 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 and 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 evenly 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 per side until lightly browned.
03 - Whisk together BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl until well combined.
04 - Pour honey BBQ glaze over chicken and stir to coat. Add rinsed rice and chicken broth, stirring gently to combine.
05 - Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 20 minutes.
06 - Scatter mixed vegetables over the rice in the final 5 minutes of cooking. Cover 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, so cleanup is as easy as dinner itself.
  • The honey BBQ glaze seeps into the rice, giving every bite a bold, comforting sweetness.
  • You can toss in whatever veggies are hiding in your crisper drawer and still call it a win.
  • It feels like a complete meal without needing a single side dish.
02 -
  • Do not skip rinsing the rice or it will turn out sticky and clumpy instead of fluffy.
  • Keep the lid on during the simmer, lifting it releases steam and can leave your rice undercooked.
  • If your pan runs dry before the rice is tender, add a splash more broth and cover again for a few extra minutes.
03 -
  • Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier, more forgiving meat that does not dry out.
  • Let the pan rest covered after cooking so the rice finishes steaming and the flavors settle into every grain.
  • If your BBQ sauce is very sweet, cut back on the honey or add a squeeze of lemon juice for balance.
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