Description
Sizzling one-pan bold honey bbq chicken rice delivers comfort and convenience in a single skillet. Juicy chicken nestled with fluffy rice creates a perfect weeknight meal that satisfies hunger and delights taste buds, promising you a delicious dinner without extensive cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Base:
- 2 cups cooked rice
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat, drizzling olive oil to create a glossy cooking surface.
- Introduce chicken pieces into the hot skillet, generously seasoning with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika for a robust flavor profile.
- Sauté chicken for 5-6 minutes, rotating periodically to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration and complete internal cooking.
- Prepare a vibrant sauce by whisking BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a separate mixing bowl.
- Cascade the sauce over the perfectly cooked chicken, gently stirring to achieve comprehensive coating.
- Allow the mixture to gently simmer for 2-3 minutes, watching the sauce transform into a rich, caramelized glaze.
- Fold cooked rice into the skillet, thoroughly integrating it with the saucy chicken mixture.
- Continue heating for an additional 2 minutes to ensure uniform temperature throughout the dish.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken beforehand by pounding to even thickness, ensuring uniform cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or using mild BBQ sauce for sensitive palates.
- Swap white rice with brown rice or quinoa for added nutritional value and interesting texture variations.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken to reduce cooking time and create a quick weeknight meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg