One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken and Rice
A comforting one-pan dish featuring honey-infused BBQ chicken and rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the Pan: In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season the Chicken: Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and add the chicken breasts, generously seasoning them with salt and pepper.
- Brown the Chicken: Let the chicken brown for about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Combine the Ingredients: Pour in the rice, BBQ sauce, and chicken broth. Stir to combine everything.
- Bring It to a Boil: Raise the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer Away: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve It Up: Once the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, serve hot, garnished with green onions if desired.
Notes
Leftover chicken and rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg