Description
A quick and hearty one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, fluffy rice, and optional vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2–3 tbsp honey
- ½ chopped onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup frozen vegetables (peas, carrots, corn – optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken until lightly browned.
- Build the Flavor: Add chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes. Stir in BBQ sauce and honey to coat the chicken evenly.
- Add Rice & Broth: Stir in the uncooked rice, coating it in the sauce. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cook Covered: Cover the pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Add frozen vegetables during the last 5 minutes of cooking, if using.
- Finish & Serve: Remove from heat and let the dish rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley or green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, stir in shredded cheese or a splash of hot sauce before serving. Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut and adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg