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One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice — Easy Supper Idea for Busy Nights

A mouthwatering Easy Supper Idea: overhead shot of One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice — glazed chicken pieces on a bed of fluffy rice with colorful mixed vegetables and a sprinkle of green onions.
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A sticky-sweet honey-BBQ glaze, tender chicken, and fluffy rice all cooked together in a single skillet — this is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels cooked with effort but actually isn’t. Ready in about 40 minutes, it’s friendly on time, family-approved, and cleans up fast. The sauce caramelizes on the chicken while the rice soaks up savory juices, and a handful of veggies finishes the plate with color and nutrients. Quick, satisfying, and totally doable on a busy night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken (thighs or breasts)
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce (your favorite kind)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry and rub both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken until it develops a golden crust — about 4–6 minutes per side depending on thickness.
  2. While the chicken browns, whisk the barbecue sauce and honey together in a small bowl until smooth.
  3. Reduce the heat slightly. Pour the honey-BBQ mixture over the seared chicken, then add the rice and pour in the chicken broth. Give everything a gentle stir so the rice spreads evenly under and around the chicken.
  4. Bring the pan to a low simmer, cover with a lid, and lower the heat. Cook for roughly 18–22 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  5. Five minutes before the end of cooking, scatter the mixed vegetables over the top, cover again, and let them steam until heated through.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, slice or shred the chicken if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use thighs if you want extra juicy chicken; breasts work fine if you watch the timing.
  • If your BBQ sauce is very sweet, reduce the honey a bit to avoid overpowering the dish.
  • No skillet with a lid? Finish in a covered baking dish at moderate oven heat until the rice is done.

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