Description

If you’re looking for an easy dinner that doesn’t skimp on flavor, this One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice is a must-try. Tender chicken bites are seared to perfection, coated in a sticky-sweet honey BBQ sauce, and simmered with fluffy rice—all in a single skillet. This recipe is the answer to your weeknight dinner prayers: quick to prep, minimal cleanup, and packed with comforting flavors. Perfect for busy nights, this dish checks every box—easy recipe, dinner ideas, healthy-ish comfort food, and food ideas for the whole family.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1 cup long-grain white rice

2 cups chicken broth

1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onions (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken dry and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until golden on all sides, about 3–5 minutes.

3. Push the chicken to the edges of the pan and add rice to the center. Pour in the chicken broth and gently stir to distribute.

4. Drizzle the honey BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken and rice. Do not stir.

5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

6. Uncover the skillet, increase the heat slightly, and cook for another 3–5 minutes to thicken and caramelize the sauce.

7. Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions. Serve hot.

Notes

Rinse your rice before cooking to remove excess starch for fluffier texture.

Use a heavy-bottomed or non-stick pan to avoid burning the rice or sauce.

Don’t skip the caramelization step at the end—it boosts flavor dramatically.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: One-Pan
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 460
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: one-pan, honey BBQ, chicken and rice, quick dinner, easy recipe