Description
This one-pan honey BBQ chicken rice is a flavorful, family-friendly dinner featuring juicy chicken, smoky-sweet BBQ sauce, and perfectly tender rice—all cooked in a single skillet for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (honey or smoky style)
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: honey or hot sauce for extra sweetness or heat
Instructions
- Dice the chicken and season with salt, pepper, and optionally paprika or garlic powder.
- In a hot skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, brown the chicken for 5–7 minutes until golden. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion for 2–3 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the rice and toast briefly, then pour in chicken broth or water. Bring to a simmer while scraping up browned bits from the pan.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add BBQ sauce, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice, turn off the heat, and let it sit for a few minutes. Optionally drizzle with extra BBQ sauce or broil briefly for added glaze.
Notes
- Use a deep skillet or non-stick sauté pan with a tight lid for best results.
- Customize with different proteins, rice types, or BBQ sauces as desired.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, corn, or peas toward the end of cooking.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge or freezer and reheat easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
