This vibrant, family-friendly one-pan meal features tender chicken glazed in honey BBQ sauce, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables. Quick, hearty, and easy cleanup.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - Salt and pepper, to taste
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1 tsp onion powder
05 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
→ Sauce
06 - ½ cup BBQ sauce
07 - ¼ cup honey
→ Rice & Vegetables
08 - 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
09 - 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium recommended)
10 - 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, peas, carrots; fresh or frozen)
# Method:
01 - Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Add a drizzle of oil if needed. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and honey. Pour the mixture over the chicken in the pan and stir to coat evenly.
04 - Add the rinsed rice and chicken broth to the pan. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
05 - Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and cook for 20 minutes.
06 - In the last 5 minutes of cooking, scatter the mixed vegetables on top. Cover again and let them steam until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
07 - Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.
