Description
One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and sweet‑savory BBQ glaze in a single skillet for a quick, hassle‑free dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy weeknight recipe uses pantry staples like grape juice, honey, soy sauce, and mixed vegetables, delivering bold flavor without extra dishes. Perfect for busy families, meal‑preppers, and anyone craving a comforting, balanced meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken, diced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grape juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large skillet combine chicken, rice, chicken broth, grape juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Step 2: Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Step 4: Add mixed vegetables, stir to combine, cover again, and cook 5‑10 minutes until rice is fluffy and chicken is cooked through.
- Step 5: Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, add a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Adjust sweetness by reducing honey if desired. This dish reheats well
- add a splash of broth when reheating to restore moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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