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One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice for Busy Nights

This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that combines protein and grains in one skillet, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts or Thighs Cut into small, uniform cubes
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-grain Rice Brown rice can also be used with slight cooking time adjustments
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey BBQ Sauce Store-bought or homemade recommended
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Vegetable oil can be used as a substitute
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh garlic recommended
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential seasonings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut chicken into small, uniform cubes. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add uncooked rice and stir to coat with oil. Toast rice for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and stir to scrape up brown bits. Add honey BBQ sauce and combine with rice and broth.
  6. Return seared chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
  7. Fluff rice with a fork and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Optional: broil for 1-2 minutes for a caramelized top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and can be adjusted to include different proteins or vegetables.

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