Description
A bold and flavorful one-pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. Smoky, sweet, and comforting with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup corn kernels
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup bold honey BBQ sauce
Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook until browned (5–6 minutes).
2. Add minced garlic and rice, stirring for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
3. Pour in chicken broth, corn, and diced bell pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes.
4. Once rice is cooked, stir in honey BBQ sauce and simmer uncovered for 2–3 minutes.
5. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
To make it spicy, add chili flakes or use spicy BBQ sauce.
Great for meal prep—lasts up to 4 days in the fridge.
Add shredded cheese before serving for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg