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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

For the most flavor, toast the rice for 1-2 minutes before adding the liquid. This adds a nutty depth to the final dish

Chicken thighs are recommended for their juiciness and flavor, but boneless skinless chicken breasts will work too (just be careful not to overcook them)

Rinse the rice before cooking to remove excess starch and help prevent the dish from becoming too gummy

If you prefer a spicier dish, add more cayenne pepper to the BBQ sauce or include a diced jalapeño with the bell peppers

The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week

For a shortcut version, you can use 1 cup of your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce mixed with 1/4 cup of honey instead of making the sauce from scratch

If you don't have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth or water with a chicken bouillon cube

For a smoky flavor boost, add 1/2 teaspoon of liquid smoke to the BBQ sauce

To add more vegetables, stir in a cup of baby spinach or kale during the last 2 minutes of cooking

One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Name: One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Honey BBQ Sauce:; 3/4 cup ketchup; 1/3 cup honey; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; For the Chicken and Rice:; 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; Salt and pepper to season chicken; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups (300g) long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained; 2 1/2 cups (600ml) chicken broth; 1 cup (150g) frozen corn kernels; 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

This family-friendly One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice combines tender chicken pieces, fluffy rice, and a sweet-and-smoky homemade honey BBQ sauce, all cooked together in a single skillet for maximum flavor and minimum cleanup. The chicken thighs stay juicy while absorbing the delicious sauce, and the rice cooks in the same pan, soaking up all those wonderful flavors. Ready in under 45 minutes, this satisfying meal is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something hearty and delicious without the fuss of multiple dishes. Each spoonful delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy BBQ flavors, tender chicken, and perfectly seasoned rice, with colorful bell peppers and corn adding nutrition and visual appeal. It's comfort food with a twist—convenient yet impressive, familiar yet exciting.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

30 Minutes

Total Time

45 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Honey BBQ Sauce:

3/4 cup ketchup

1/3 cup honey

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Chicken and Rice:

1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

Salt and pepper to season chicken

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups (300g) long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained

2 1/2 cups (600ml) chicken broth

1 cup (150g) frozen corn kernels

2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare the honey BBQ sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes until they begin to brown (they don't need to be cooked through completely).

Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.

In the same pan, add the diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast the grains.

Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Pour 2/3 of the honey BBQ sauce into the rice mixture and stir to combine. Reserve the remaining sauce for later.

Return the chicken to the pan along with any accumulated juices. Stir to combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Remove the lid and stir in the frozen corn kernels. Cover again and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the corn is heated through and any remaining liquid is absorbed.

Drizzle the remaining honey BBQ sauce over the top. Gently stir to incorporate some of it while leaving some visible on top.

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro before serving.

One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

JUE

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