Description
This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice dish combines juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts with tender, flavorful rice, all cooked together in one skillet for an easy and satisfying meal. The honey and BBQ sauce mixture adds a sweet and smoky glaze that complements the savory spices, topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh green onions for a delicious finish.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Rice and Broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Toppings
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Season the chicken: Rub the chicken breasts evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt to infuse flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Set aside the chicken: Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a plate to rest for later use.
- Toast the rice: In the same skillet, add the rice and stir for about one minute to lightly toast it and enhance its flavor.
- Add broth: Pour in the chicken broth ensuring the rice is evenly covered to start the cooking process.
- Simmer the rice: Bring the broth to a simmer, then lower the heat to a low setting to avoid burning.
- Cover and cook rice: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook the rice for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Make the sauce: While the rice cooks, whisk together honey, BBQ sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl to create a flavorful glaze.
- Return chicken to skillet: Once rice is done, place the chicken breasts on top of the rice in the skillet.
- Add sauce: Pour the honey BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and rice.
- Simmer covered: Cover the skillet again and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes so flavors meld and chicken reheats through.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and rice, then cover to let the cheese melt completely, about 2-3 minutes.
- Finish and garnish: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle chopped green onions over the dish for fresh flavor.
- Serve: Immediately serve the dish, making sure to scoop up both the tender chicken and the flavorful rice for a balanced bite.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer darker meat.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning.
- If you don’t have smoked paprika, regular paprika works as a substitute.
- Ensure the skillet you use has a tight-fitting lid for proper rice cooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
