Experience tender honey BBQ chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful veggies in a vibrant one-pan meal. Quick, easy, family-friendly.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - Salt and freshly ground black 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 & Vegetables
08 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed until water runs clear
09 - 2 cups chicken broth, low sodium recommended
10 - 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, peas, carrots; fresh or frozen)
# How to Make It:
01 - Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, tossing to coat evenly on all sides.
02 - Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil if the pan is not non-stick. Add seasoned chicken in a single layer and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown with a nice crust. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Return the chicken to the pan. Pour the honey BBQ mixture over the chicken and stir to coat every piece evenly. Let cook for 1 minute to meld flavors.
05 - Add the rinsed rice to the pan, stirring to coat with the sauce mixture. Pour in the chicken broth and stir gently to distribute the rice evenly. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
06 - Once simmering, reduce heat to low. Cover tightly with a lid and cook for 15 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb most of the liquid.
07 - Scatter the mixed vegetables evenly over the top of the rice. Do not stir. Cover again and continue cooking for 5 more minutes until rice is tender and liquid is fully absorbed.
08 - Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. This allows the rice to finish steaming and become fluffy. Fluff gently with a fork, incorporating the vegetables, and serve hot.
