Description
A quick and hearty one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken and sticky-sweet honey BBQ rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Pat the chicken dry and season on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes total. Turn once.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add the rice and toast it, stirring for about 1 minute so it picks up the browned bits.
- Pour in the chicken broth combined with the honey BBQ sauce. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Place the chicken back into the skillet on top of the rice and liquid. Cover the skillet and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken registers 165°F (no longer pink in the center).
- Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, let the chicken rest a few minutes, then slice or shred it and mix lightly with the rice.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts. For a lower-carb version, swap rice for cauliflower rice, adding it near the end to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American