Description
This One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a sweet, smoky, and savory dinner made in one skillet for easy cleanup and big flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (rinsed)
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 small red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small green bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet; season and sauté chicken.
- Add spices, then stir in rice, broth, BBQ sauce, and honey.
- Mix in peppers, onion, and corn.
- Simmer covered until rice is tender.
- Sprinkle cheese if using, garnish with green onions and parsley.
Notes
Use low-sodium broth if preferred. Swap bell peppers for your favorite veggies. Add a pinch of chili flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet, One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: honey BBQ chicken, one-pan chicken rice, skillet chicken recipe, BBQ rice dinner, easy weeknight meal