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One Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

One Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

The Crispy Chef
A quick and easy one-pan dinner that combines sweet, sticky honey BBQ chicken with fluffy rice and veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is a family favorite that comes together in just 30 minutes with minimal cleanup!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or pan
  • Small bowl for mixing sauce

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • For the Sauce:
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp hot sauce optional
  • For the Rice:
  • 1.5 cups white rice
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bell pepper any color, diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • Optional garnish: green onions cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Prep the chicken by cutting it into 1-inch pieces, and dice the onion and bell pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes until browned on the outside, but not fully cooked inside.
  • While the chicken cooks, mix BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce (if using) in a small bowl.
  • Push the chicken to one side of the pan, then add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
  • Add the rice and stir, toasting it for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and half of the BBQ sauce mixture. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquid. Do not lift the lid during cooking.
  • Once the rice is tender, drizzle the remaining BBQ sauce over the top, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes off the heat.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork, and garnish with green onions or cilantro, if desired.

Notes

If rice sticks to the bottom of the pan, that crispy layer adds a wonderful flavor!
You can swap out the chicken for firm tofu for a vegetarian version.
For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 28gFat: 10g
Keyword One Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, one-pan dinner
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