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One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
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One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a flavorful and convenient dish featuring tender boneless chicken glazed with sweet and smoky honey BBQ sauce, cooked together with fluffy, seasoned long-grain white rice. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, this recipe combines minimal cleanup with rich, comforting flavors everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts

Rice & Broth

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Sauce & Seasonings

  • 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Aromatics & Fat

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

Optional Garnishes

  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  2. Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, add the minced garlic and diced onion. Sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the pan for extra flavor.
  3. Add rice and broth: Stir in the uncooked long-grain rice, coating it thoroughly with the garlic and onion mixture. Pour in the chicken broth, making sure the rice is evenly submerged.
  4. Combine chicken and sauce: Return the seared chicken pieces to the pan, placing them on top of the rice. Spoon the honey BBQ sauce evenly over both the chicken and rice.
  5. Simmer and cook: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and allow everything to simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked through.
  6. Rest and garnish: Remove the pan from heat and let it rest, still covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken for more flavor, but expect a longer cooking time.
  • Don’t skip searing the chicken as it adds depth of flavor and prevents sogginess.
  • If rice isn’t tender after simmering, add a splash more broth and continue cooking until done.
  • Avoid stirring too much after adding broth to prevent mushy rice.
  • Use a tight-fitting lid to keep steam in and ensure perfectly cooked rice.

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Keywords: One-Pan, Honey BBQ Chicken, Chicken Rice, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Meal, Gluten Free

Find it online: https://emillycooks.com/one-pan-honey-bbq-chicken-rice/