One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

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This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is the ultimate weeknight lifesaver. Juicy chicken simmers in a sweet, smoky honey BBQ sauce while fluffy rice soaks up every drop of flavor all in ONE skillet.

No extra pots. No complicated steps. Just bold flavor and easy cleanup.

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Why This Recipe Goes Viral

✔ One pan = minimal cleanup
✔ Ready in 30 minutes
✔ Family-friendly sweet & smoky flavor
✔ Budget-friendly ingredients
✔ Perfect for busy weeknights
✔ Customizable protein options

Recipe Overview

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Course: Dinner
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup honey BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

How to Make Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

1️⃣ Sear the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes until browned on both sides.

2️⃣ Toast the Rice

Push chicken to the side.
Add uncooked rice and toast 1–2 minutes.

3️⃣ Add Sauce & Broth

Pour in chicken broth and honey BBQ sauce.
Stir to combine.

4️⃣ Simmer

Cover and reduce heat to low.
Simmer 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed

5️⃣ Rest & Serve

Remove from heat. Let sit covered 5 minutes.
Fluff rice, slice chicken, and serve hot.

Flavor Boost Options

Want it extra bold?

  • Add smoked paprika
  • Stir in minced garlic
  • Add diced bell peppers
  • Sprinkle fresh parsley or green onions
  • Drizzle extra BBQ sauce before serving

Protein Substitutions

You can swap chicken for:

  • Boneless pork chops
  • Turkey cutlets
  • Plant-based chicken
  • Shrimp (reduce cook time)

Nutrition (Per Serving)

NutrientAmount
Calories450 kcal
Carbohydrates~45g
Protein~35g
Fat~14g

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary by brand.

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One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

This bold honey BBQ chicken rice is sweet, smoky, and made in one skillet for easy cleanup. A simple 30-minute dinner packed with comforting flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • large skillet with lid
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • tongs

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides.
  2. Add the white rice to the skillet and toast for 1–2 minutes, stirring gently.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and honey BBQ sauce, stirring to combine.
  4. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat, let rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 32gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

Use boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs. For extra flavor, sauté garlic with the rice. Let the dish rest covered before fluffing to ensure tender rice. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

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Conclusion

If you need a dependable dinner that delivers bold flavor without the mess, this Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is it. Sweet, smoky, juicy, and perfectly comforting all made in one skillet.

Dinner doesn’t get easier than this.