Description
If you’re looking for a quick dinner idea that delivers serious flavor without a pile of dirty dishes, this One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice is for you. Juicy chunks of chicken are seared and then baked in a rich, sticky-sweet honey BBQ glaze alongside tender, fluffy rice that absorbs all that goodness. It’s the perfect easy dinner for busy nights, doubling as a meal prep option or a casual weeknight go-to. This is one of those food ideas that feels comforting yet simple enough for everyday cooking. Think of it as your new favorite easy recipe that the whole family will request again and again.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned but not fully cooked.
5. Mix BBQ sauce and honey in a bowl. Pour half over the chicken and stir to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes.
6. Stir in uncooked rice, then pour in chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
7. Cover the skillet with foil or a lid and bake for 30–35 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining sauce.
9. Let rest uncovered for 5 minutes.
10. Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve.
Notes
Let the dish rest after baking for fluffier rice and better flavor absorption.
Use long grain rice for the best texture; avoid instant or quick-cooking rice.
Add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers to keep the rice moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: quick dinner, one-pan recipe, honey BBQ chicken, easy chicken and rice, comfort food