One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice (Print-Friendly Version)
Savor June’s blend of BBQ chicken, honey, and fluffy rice—all cooked in one pan. Featuring BBQ, chicken, and honey, this quick favorite is perfect for any weeknight. It’s a keeper.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Components
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
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1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
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1 and 1/2 cups chicken broth
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1/2 cup barbecue sauce
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
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Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly browned. Remove chicken and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and the mixture is fragrant.
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Add uncooked long-grain rice to the skillet and mix well. Stir in chicken broth, barbecue sauce, and honey until thoroughly combined.
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Return browned chicken to the skillet, nesting pieces evenly into the rice mixture. Cover and cook on low heat for 18 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is fully absorbed.
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Remove skillet from heat. Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Optionally garnish with chopped parsley or green onions. Serve hot.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For enhanced color and nutritional value, incorporate a handful of frozen peas, corn, or diced bell peppers during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
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Utilize chipotle barbecue sauce to introduce a smoky depth of flavor.
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A finishing squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the dish and balances the sweetness.