Description
This One-Skillet Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice is your go-to weeknight dinner—sweet, smoky, and packed with flavor. Made in one pan for easy cleanup, it’s a hearty mix of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful veggies all glazed in a sticky honey BBQ sauce. Keyword: One-Skillet Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice
Ingredients
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1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
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1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water
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1 cup mixed vegetables (corn, peas, carrots)
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1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
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2 tbsp honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add cubed chicken and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and almost cooked through.
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Stir in rinsed rice and cook for 1 minute to toast slightly.
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Add chicken broth and mixed vegetables. Bring to a simmer.
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Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
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Uncover, stir in honey BBQ sauce (and honey, if using), and mix until chicken and rice are coated.
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Cook uncovered for an additional 2–3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
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Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve hot.
Notes
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Use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie for an even quicker meal.
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Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños for extra kick.
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Brown rice or quinoa can be substituted, adjusting liquid and cook time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
