Description
A comforting one-pan honey BBQ chicken rice dish where tender chicken simmers with fluffy rice in a sweet and smoky sauce, creating a hearty, flavor-packed meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Sear for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté diced onion for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the uncooked rice and toast for about 1 minute.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey. Pour into the pan and stir gently.
- Return the chicken to the pan, nestling it into the rice mixture. Add corn and bell pepper if using.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18–22 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice, garnish with parsley or green onions, and serve.
Notes
- If using brown rice, increase broth to 2 1/2 cups and extend cooking time by 15–20 minutes.
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Black beans can be added for extra protein and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Add a splash of broth or water when reheating to prevent the rice from drying out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
