Description
This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a quick, flavorful, and easy-to-make dinner perfect for weeknights. With tender chicken breasts, savory BBQ sauce, and fluffy rice, this dish offers the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors. The best part? It all cooks in one pan, saving you time on cleanup. Ideal for meal prep, it’s a satisfying comfort meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice (long-grain or jasmine)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add rice and toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Mix BBQ sauce and honey in a separate bowl. Add it to the skillet with the rice.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir. Place chicken breasts back on top of the rice. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes before serving. Slice the chicken and serve it over rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Spicy BBQ Version: Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.
- Veggie Additions: Add bell peppers, peas, or corn for extra flavor and color.
