Irresistibly Sweet Honey BBQ Chicken Rice in One Pan

A delightful Honey BBQ Chicken Rice that's quick, comforting, and packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 5

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound chicken breast or thighs Choose thighs for juicier texture.

For the Rice

1 cup white or brown rice Adjust cooking time accordingly.

For the Sauce

1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce Use preferred brand or homemade.

For the Aromatics

1 medium onion Yellow onion preferred.
2 cloves garlic Minced.

For Cooking Liquid

2 cups chicken broth Low-sodium for healthier choice.

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by dicing your chicken breast or thighs into even, bite-sized cubes. Pat dry and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown for 5-7 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion for 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Add uncooked rice and stir to coat with the flavors. Toast rice for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden.
Pour in chicken broth, return chicken to the skillet, drizzle with BBQ sauce, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
Once cooked, remove from heat, let rest for a few minutes, fluff rice, and add more BBQ sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For even cooking, cut chicken into uniform pieces. Maintain a gentle simmer to prevent burning the rice. Leftovers can be revived with more BBQ sauce.

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