One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice: Quick Clean-Up with Sweet and Tangy Flair
By Liam Carter
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Servings
4
This recipe for One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken and Rice is a meal prep recipe that can be prepared in 40 minutes․ Rice and chicken are mixed together with sticky honey BBQ sauce․ Use this recipe for an easy weeknight meal․
You will need boneless‚ skinless chicken thighs or breasts‚ long-grain rice‚ chicken broth‚ a mixture of barbecue sauce and honey․ This dish includes meat and vegetables of other colors․
As it cooks‚ the rice will absorb some of the broth's flavors․ Ways to tell the rice is cooked include browned chicken and tender rice․ To avoid overcooking and drying out the chicken‚ limit the time spent searing it to no more than 10 minutes before adding other ingredients․
Serve One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice family style or in containers for easy lunches․ Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days․ Follow safety guidelines to reheat leftovers for a similar taste and texture to fresh meals․
Why you'll love this recipe
- Easy clean-up‚ only one pan is needed‚ reducing clean-up time and food preparation time after cooking․
- Flexible recipe; You can use other meats instead of chicken and seasonal vegetables․
- The meal can be refrigerated for up to 3 days with minimal flavor loss‚ providing convenience for lunch․
- Good choice for meal prep‚ you can portion out meals for a week's worth of easy meals․
- Meals that are quick‚ ready in 40 minutes or less․ These meals are good options on weeknights when you're looking for something hearty and don't have a lot of time to prepare a meal․
- The sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce is enjoyed by both kids and adults and would be a good option for serving at family meals․
Ingredients
- •1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- •1 cup long-grain rice
- •2 cups chicken broth
- •½ cup BBQ sauce (choose your preferred type)
- •¼ cup honey
- •1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
- •1 tsp garlic powder
- •1 tsp onion powder
- •½ tsp smoked paprika
- •salt (to taste)
- •pepper (to taste)
- •chopped green onions or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, sear the chicken thighs or breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until nicely browned.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey until well combined.
- 3
Pour the sauce mixture over the seared chicken in the skillet.
- 4
Add the rice and chicken broth to the skillet; stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- 5
Bring everything to a simmer; cover with a lid and reduce heat to low.
- 6
Cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- 7
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add mixed vegetables on top of the rice and chicken.
- 8
Cover again to allow the vegetables to steam until heated through.
- 9
Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- 10
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving, and garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
30g
Fat
12g
Carbs
55g
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