One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A delicious one-pan meal that combines sweet honey and savory BBQ flavors with tender chicken and fluffy rice, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts You can also use thighs for a juicier option.
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup rice (white or brown) Adjust cooking time if using brown rice.
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt To season the chicken.
- 1 teaspoon pepper To season the chicken.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (optional, like bell peppers or broccoli) Add during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sear the chicken in the pan for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest on a plate.
- Add the rice to the pan and stir for about a minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, followed by the BBQ sauce and honey; stir to combine.
- Return the seared chicken to the pan, placing it on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover the pan and reduce heat to low; let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes.
- If using vegetables, stir them in during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Serve the chicken over the rice, drizzling with sauce.
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Notes
For a flavor boost, marinate the chicken in seasoning and honey BBQ sauce for at least an hour before cooking. Leftover chicken and rice can be transformed into burritos for lunch.