One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
This easy and flavorful one-pan dish combines chicken, rice, and a sweet honey BBQ sauce for a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rice (Use long-grain white rice for a fluffy texture.)
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (Pick evenly sized breasts for even cooking.)
- 1 cup honey (Use mild-flavored honey.)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (Choose a medium-sweet sauce.)
- 1 cup chicken broth (Low-sodium helps control salt.)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (Used to brown the chicken.)
- to taste salt and pepper (Season chicken simply.)
- to taste chopped green onions (optional) (Adds color and a mild bite.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until browned on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix honey and BBQ sauce together.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add rice and chicken broth to the pan, stirring to combine.
Cooking
- Place the chicken back on top of the rice mixture and pour the honey BBQ sauce over it.
- Cover the pan with a lid or foil and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired before serving.
Notes
Serve family-style from the pan. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.