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One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice: Effortless Flavor Bliss

Discover the One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice for a quick, delicious meal that's packed with flavor and easy clean-up.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs Cut into bite-sized cubes
For the Aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Can substitute with any neutral oil
  • 1 medium onion Chopped; yellow or white onions work best
  • 3 cloves garlic Fresh minced
For the Base
  • 1 cup long grain or jasmine rice Quick-cooking rice may be used
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water Opt for low-sodium broth
For the BBQ Flavor
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce Honey BBQ or tangy varieties recommended

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes, pat dry, and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Sauté the Aromatics: Lower heat to medium, add onion and sauté until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Toast the Rice: Add rice to the skillet, stirring to coat in oil, and cook for about 2 minutes.
  5. Combine and Simmer: Pour in broth, return chicken to skillet, add BBQ sauce, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes.
  6. Finish and Fluff: Fluff rice with a fork, combine with chicken, and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra caramelization, drizzle more BBQ sauce and broil for a few minutes. You can add diced vegetables for nutrition.

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