Honey BBQ Chicken and Rice Skillet
A flavorful one-pan dish combining tender chicken, rice, and vegetables in a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Garnish (optional)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, cook until browned, then remove.
- Toast rice in the same skillet for 1 minute.
- Pour in broth, barbecue sauce, and honey; stir to combine.
- Return chicken, add vegetables and spices, simmer covered for 20 minutes.
- Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff rice and garnish with green onions.
Notes
Feel free to add more green onions for extra flavor.