One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A hearty, flavorful one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken, smoky BBQ flavors, and fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces for quicker cooking.
- 3 cups cooked rice Preferably day-old for better texture.
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Choose a bold and smoky flavor.
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt To season the chicken.
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper To season the chicken.
- 2 stalks green onions Chopped for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic; whisk until well blended.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add seasoned chicken in a single layer.
- Sear the chicken for about 2–3 minutes without moving it, then flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes until cooked through.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the honey BBQ mixture over the chicken, and simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Add cooked rice to the skillet and gently mix everything together. Let it sit for 1–2 minutes for crispy bits.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For optimal results, use day-old rice to prevent mushiness. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.