One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A deliciously easy comfort meal perfect for busy nights, featuring tender chicken, sweet honey, and savory BBQ sauce all cooked in one pan with fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 cups long-grain rice (or basmati/jasmine)
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces and chopping green onions.
- Sauté the chicken in a skillet with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper, until golden brown.
- Mix in soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, honey, and BBQ sauce, stirring to coat the chicken.
- Add the rice evenly over the chicken, then pour in water or broth without stirring.
- Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat, cooking for about 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid, stir gently, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve portions onto plates or bowls, garnished with green onions.
Notes
Feel free to switch up ingredients and add vegetables or spices to suit your taste!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, one-pan meal, BBQ, comfort food