Description
Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice One Pan is a hearty, flavor-packed dish featuring tender cubed chicken, savory rice, and sweet, smoky BBQ sauce, all cooked in a single skillet for effortless prep and clean-up. Seasoned with paprika, garlic, and onion powder, this recipe offers customizable vegetable options and a rich honey BBQ finish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this all-in-one meal provides balanced nutrition and comforting flavors, sure to be enjoyed by the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup honey BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- Mixed vegetables (optional)
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the rice until coated with the chicken flavors.
- Pour in chicken broth and add mixed vegetables if using. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Mix honey and BBQ sauce, then drizzle over the chicken and rice. Gently fold in and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, fluff the rice and garnish with green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
For substitutions, use boneless chicken thighs for extra juiciness or swap with tofu for a vegetarian version. Replace honey BBQ sauce with standard BBQ sauce and a little maple syrup if needed. Add any vegetables you like—peas, carrots, or bell peppers work well. Make ahead by preparing the chicken and rice base, then cool and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat, sprinkle with a bit of broth and warm on the stovetop. If rice is undercooked, add extra broth and cover for a few more minutes. Overcooked chicken can be avoided by not overbrowning initially.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 80mg