Description

This TikTok easy trending Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe is a flavorful and comforting one-pan dish combining tender seared chicken, smoky honey BBQ sauce, and perfectly cooked rice with mixed vegetables. It’s a simple, 35-minute meal perfect for busy weeknights, delivering delicious home-cooked flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Rice and Sauce

1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup BBQ sauce
¼ cup honey

Vegetables

1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
1–2 tablespoons oil for searing chicken

Instructions

Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and let it warm up.
Season the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season both sides evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Sear the chicken: Add oil to the hot skillet and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Toast the rice: In the same skillet with the leftover oil and flavors, add the uncooked rice and toast it for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Add liquids and sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey, stirring well to combine all the flavors.
Return chicken to the pan: Place the seared chicken back into the skillet, submerging it slightly in the liquid. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Simmer to cook rice and chicken: Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the rice to absorb the liquid and the chicken to cook through.
Add vegetables: Spread mixed vegetables evenly on top. Cover again and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the rice is tender, vegetables are heated through, and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Rest and serve: Remove from heat and let the dish sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

Notes

You can use either chicken thighs or breasts; thighs tend to stay juicier.
For added heat, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes during seasoning.
Frozen mixed vegetables work great—no need to thaw before adding.
Make sure to check the internal temperature of chicken to ensure it’s fully cooked.
Adjust BBQ sauce and honey quantities to taste for a sweeter or tangier flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Honey BBQ Chicken, One Pan Meal, Chicken and Rice, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Recipe, Comfort Food