Description
A hearty, flavor-packed one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken, sweet honey, smoky BBQ sauce, and fluffy rice—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup frozen peas or corn
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces, season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly browned (they don’t need to be cooked through yet).
- Stir in the rice and let it toast for 1–2 minutes with the chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, honey, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Pour the mixture into the skillet.
- Bring everything to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in the peas or corn and cook uncovered for another 3–4 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use leftover or rotisserie chicken to cut down prep time—just add it after the rice has cooked.
- Use a non-stick or well-seasoned skillet to prevent sticking.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for more or less heat according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
