Description
Sizzling One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice promises a flavor explosion that whisks home cooks through a culinary adventure. Juicy chicken nestled in savory rice, glazed with smoky-sweet honey BBQ sauce, delivers comfort and excitement you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauces and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet to medium-high heat, drizzling olive oil across the surface for an even coating.
- Place chicken pieces into the hot skillet, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to create a robust flavor profile.
- Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes, rotating periodically to ensure golden-brown exterior and complete internal cooking.
- Rapidly whisk barbecue sauce, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a separate mixing bowl, creating a vibrant, tangy glaze.
- Stream the prepared sauce over the cooked chicken, gently stirring to distribute the coating evenly across each piece.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and caramelize for 2-3 minutes, developing a rich, sticky texture that clings to the chicken.
- Fold cooked rice into the skillet, integrating it thoroughly with the sauced chicken to ensure complete flavor absorption.
- Heat the rice mixture for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and warm through completely.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions across the top for a bright, aromatic finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while the dish remains piping hot and flavor-packed.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that maintains the bold, tangy flavor profile.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce and sugar-free BBQ sauce to reduce sodium and sugar content for health-conscious eaters.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to ensure smooth, quick cooking and prevent burning or overcooking the chicken.
- Let the sauce caramelize slightly longer for deeper, more intense flavor development and a richer glaze on the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg