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Pieces of bite-sized chicken coated in a thick, glossy honey BBQ sauce, nestled on a bed of fluffy, savory long-grain rice. The dish is garnished with a sprinkle of fresh green herbs.

One Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

A hearty, sweet, smoky, one-pan chicken and rice dish packed with bold BBQ flavor, ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup long-grain rice rinsed
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce alcohol-free
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley or green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Large deep skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken pieces and cook 5–6 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.
  4. Add rice and stir to coat it in the juices and oil for 1 minute.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, honey, BBQ sauce, tomato paste, smoked paprika, chili powder, and soy sauce.
  6. Pour the mixture into the skillet and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
  8. Add corn and diced bell pepper on top, recover, and cook 5 additional minutes until rice is tender and chicken fully cooked.
  9. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork.
  10. Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve warm.

Notes

For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne. You can also swap chicken for turkey or tofu.