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One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice for Effortless Family Dinners

One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a quick and flavorful dinner perfect for family meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken (breast or thighs) Thighs for juiciness or breasts for leanness.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Rice White rice preferred, brown rice is an alternative.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Choose your favorite style (honey, spicy, or tangy).
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing the chicken.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped, can substitute with shallots.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, can use garlic powder.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Can substitute with water.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Dice chicken into bite-sized cubes, season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté chopped onion in the same skillet until softened. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add rice to the skillet, stirring to coat it in the oils and toast for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping browned bits from the skillet.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, add BBQ sauce, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
  7. Fluff rice with a fork and optionally broil for a couple of minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is meal prep-friendly and can be customized with different veggies or BBQ sauces.

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