Go Back
Delicious One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice served in a bowl

One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

This easy and flavorful one-pan dish combines chicken, rice, and a sweet honey BBQ sauce for a cozy family dinner.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups rice Use long-grain white rice for a fluffy texture.
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Pick evenly sized breasts for even cooking.
  • 1 cup honey Use mild-flavored honey.
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce Choose a medium-sweet sauce.
  • 1 cup chicken broth Low-sodium helps control salt.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Used to brown the chicken.
  • to taste salt and pepper Season chicken simply.
  • to taste chopped green onions (optional) Adds color and a mild bite.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large oven-safe pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until browned on both sides.
  4. In a bowl, mix honey and BBQ sauce together.
  5. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  6. Add rice and chicken broth to the pan, stirring to combine.
Cooking
  1. Place the chicken back on top of the rice mixture and pour the honey BBQ sauce over it.
  2. Cover the pan with a lid or foil and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  3. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired before serving.

Notes

Serve family-style from the pan. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.