Description
One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a delightful comfort dish that combines tender chicken, sticky rice, and a sweet smoky BBQ sauce—all cooked in one pan for effortless clean-up. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table. With vibrant bell peppers and rich flavors mingling together, every bite promises to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, then sear in the skillet until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each).
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers; cook until softened (about 3 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, and chicken broth; pour over the chicken and vegetables.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Stir in rinsed rice and add an extra cup of water or broth if necessary; bring to a boil before covering again. Cook until the rice absorbs the liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg