Description
This One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a flavorful and easy weeknight meal that combines tender chicken, savory barbecue sauce, and sweet honey with perfectly cooked white rice. All cooked together in a single skillet, it’s a hassle-free dish that’s both family-friendly and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Produce
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Pantry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen corn
Dairy
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook them until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant, approximately 3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Add Rice and Liquids: Stir in the long-grain white rice, chicken broth, barbecue sauce, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the Dish: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Return the browned chicken to the skillet. Cover the skillet and let it simmer gently for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- Add Corn and Cheese: Stir in the frozen corn and then evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover again and let sit for 2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the finished dish before serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts if you prefer juicier meat.
- Adjust the amount of honey and barbecue sauce to your taste preference for a sweeter or tangier flavor.
- If using brown rice instead of white, increase the simmering time slightly as brown rice takes longer to cook.
