Description
Craving a quick, comforting dinner that doesn’t sacrifice flavor? This One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice is a game-changer. Juicy chunks of chicken glazed in a sticky-sweet honey BBQ sauce sit perfectly over fluffy, seasoned rice—all cooked in one skillet. Perfect for a busy weeknight, easy dinner, or meal prep. Whether you’re searching for “easy dinner ideas,” “quick chicken recipes,” or “one-pan meals,” this dish hits all the high notes with minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.75 cup BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup long grain white rice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Sear the chicken for 5–7 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
5. Stir in the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes.
6. While rice cooks, mix BBQ sauce and honey in a bowl.
7. Add seared chicken back on top of the rice and spoon the honey BBQ sauce over the chicken.
8. Cover again and cook another 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
9. Let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff and serve.
10. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
Use a thick BBQ sauce for best glaze and flavor.
Add a splash of water when reheating to keep the rice soft.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: honey bbq chicken, chicken and rice, one-pan meals, quick dinner, easy chicken recipe