Description
This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice combines juicy caramelized chicken with smoky-sweet BBQ sauce and fluffy rice, all cooked in one skillet for a flavorful and easy meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (honey or smoky style)
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp honey or hot sauce for extra sweetness or heat
Instructions
- Season diced chicken with salt and pepper, then heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes, then remove it from the pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion for 2–3 minutes, then add garlic and cook another minute.
- Stir in the rice and let it toast for about a minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, scrape up any brown bits, then stir in the BBQ sauce.
- Return the chicken to the pan, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice and let the dish rest off heat for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier texture and richer flavor.
- Adjust the heat level with hot sauce or a spicy BBQ sauce.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, corn, or peas during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Make it gluten-free by choosing certified gluten-free BBQ sauce and broth.
- Double the recipe using a larger skillet or Dutch oven and extend cooking time slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
