Description
One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a smoky-sweet, flavor-packed dinner made in a single skillet. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a glossy honey BBQ glaze cook together for a comforting, family-friendly meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken & Rice Base:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (bold or smoky)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- Chopped scallions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Extra drizzle of BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Add cubed chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook 4–5 minutes until golden brown
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside
- In the same pan, sauté onion and red bell pepper for 3–4 minutes
- Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant
- Stir in uncooked rice and toast for 1 minute
- Pour in chicken broth, BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, smoked paprika, and chili powder
- Stir well to combine
- Return chicken to the pan and nestle into the rice mixture
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed
- Remove lid and fluff gently with a fork
- Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and an extra drizzle of BBQ sauce before serving
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of broth or water for best texture. To make gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce and BBQ sauce. Brown rice may be used but increase cook time by about 15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
