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One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice for Effortless Dinners

One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a tasty, easy-to-make dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast/Thighs Use breast for a leaner meal or thighs for extra juiciness.
For the Aromatics
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Essential for searing the chicken.
  • 1 medium Onion Preferably yellow or white for optimal sweetness.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic is ideal for fragrant flavor.
For the Base
  • 1 cup White Rice Absorbs delicious flavors.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth/Water Low-sodium options are healthier.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Go for honey BBQ for balanced sweetness.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, peas, spinach) Stir in for added nutrition in the last minutes of cooking!

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Dice chicken into uniform cubes, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken, and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Sauté the Aromatics: Add more olive oil and sauté onion for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add Rice and Liquid: Stir in rice, coat in oil, then add broth; bring to a simmer.
  5. Cook with Chicken and BBQ Sauce: Return chicken to pan, add BBQ sauce, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Fluff and Serve: Let sit, then fluff rice and serve with extra BBQ sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is cut into uniformly sized pieces for even cooking. Use low heat while simmering to prevent sticking.

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