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One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

A sweet, smoky one-pan dinner with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and honey BBQ sauce—ready in under 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Rice
  • 2 cups chicken breast cubed
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 cup honey BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 0.25 cup green onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned, then remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté onion and red bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add uncooked rice to the skillet and stir for 1 minute to toast slightly.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and water, then whisk in honey BBQ sauce, soy sauce, and honey. Stir to combine.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the rice mixture. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cover.
  6. Cook covered for 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  7. Stir in frozen corn and cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes until warmed through and sauce thickens.
  8. Remove from heat, rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, add pineapple chunks or sriracha for spice. Use low-sodium broth to prevent oversalting.