Honey BBQ Chicken and Rice
A quick and comforting one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in honey BBQ sauce, served over tender rice, making for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1 to 1¼ pounds total
- 1 cup long-grain white rice Not instant
- 1 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth Broth adds more flavor
- ½ cup honey BBQ sauce Use your favorite jarred sauce or homemade
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder For seasoning
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper To season chicken
- optional chopped green onions For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes, then flip and cook another 5 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
Cooking
- Pour the honey BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken.
- Add the rice and the water or chicken broth, stirring gently so the rice is distributed around the chicken.
- Bring the skillet to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, check for doneness: ensure rice is tender and chicken reaches 165°F at its thickest point.
Serving
- Let the pan rest off heat for 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For variations, consider using brown rice with increased liquid, add veggies like peas or bell peppers, or use chicken thighs instead of breasts. Ensure to check the doneness of the chicken and rice before serving.