Can I make Honey BBQ Chicken Rice with chicken breasts?

Yes. Use chicken breasts but watch cooking time. Slice thicker breasts in half for even cooking and check the internal temp of 165°F (74°C).

Can I use brown rice instead of long-grain rice?

You can, but brown rice needs more liquid and longer cooking time. Increase broth to 2 1/2 cups and simmer until tender, about 35–40 minutes.

Yes. Cool completely, portion into airtight containers, and freeze up to three months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating gently.

A fast and flavorful one-pan meal featuring sticky-sweet honey, tangy BBQ sauce, tender chicken, and fluffy rice.

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Heat a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat.
Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add a drizzle of oil to the pan and sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add the uncooked rice and toast it for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the BBQ sauce and honey.
Return the seared chicken to the pan, nestling it into the rice mixture.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, sprinkle the mixed vegetables over the rice.
Cover again and continue cooking for 5 more minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F/74°C).
Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice.
Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley, and serve hot!

For best results, keep the lid on during simmer. If your pan runs dry, add a few tablespoons of warm broth rather than water.