One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A delicious and convenient one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, flavorful rice, and a sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt for seasoning chicken
- 1 teaspoon pepper for seasoning chicken
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder for seasoning chicken
- 1 teaspoon onion powder for seasoning chicken
For the Rice and Sauce
- 1 cup rice (white or brown) your choice of rice
- 2 cups chicken broth to cook the rice
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
Optional Vegetables
- 1 cup mixed vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by placing a large pan over medium heat. Add two tablespoons of olive oil and let it warm up.
- Season four boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Cooking
- Once the oil is shimmering, place the seasoned chicken breasts into the pan and sear for about 5-7 minutes on one side until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken to the other side and sear until done, then remove and set aside.
- Add one cup of rice directly into the same pan and stir for a minute to absorb the drippings.
- Pour in two cups of chicken broth, then stir in half a cup of BBQ sauce and a quarter cup of honey.
- Return the seared chicken breasts to the pan on top of the rice mixture.
- Cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- If using mixed vegetables, add them during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Serving
- After the cooking time, serve the chicken over rice and drizzle with the sauce.
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Notes
For extra flavor, use high-quality chicken and BBQ sauce. Let chicken rest before slicing for juiciness. Adjust cooking times if using brown rice.