Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice (Print Version)

Juicy chicken, BBQ sauce, and rice come together in a quick, one-pan dinner packed with bold, satisfying flavor.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
02 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
03 - 1 cup BBQ sauce (honey or smoky style)
04 - 1/2 onion, chopped
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or hot sauce (optional, for extra sweetness or heat)

# Steps:

01 - Dice chicken into bite-sized cubes. Season with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown, 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same pan, sauté chopped onion for 2–3 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
04 - Stir in uncooked rice, letting it toast for about a minute.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and stir to combine, scraping the bottom of the pan. Return chicken to the pan and stir in BBQ sauce.
06 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
07 - Fluff the rice gently, let it sit for 5 minutes off heat, then serve. Add extra BBQ sauce on top if desired.

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