Description
One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice in a rich honey BBQ sauce, making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked rice
– 1 lb chicken breast, diced
– 1 onion, diced
– 1 bell pepper, diced
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1/4 cup honey
– 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1 tsp paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in honey and BBQ sauce, and cook for 7-10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and caramelized.
- Add cooked rice to the skillet and mix well to coat the rice with sauce.
- Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes, check for seasoning, adjust as needed, then remove from heat.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- For longer storage, freeze for up to one month and reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Consider using brown rice for a healthier option but adjust cooking times accordingly.
- To make gluten-free, use gluten-free BBQ sauce and ensure all ingredients are gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg