Description
Sizzling One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice combines succulent chicken with sweet and tangy flavors in a single skillet. Hearty comfort meets effortless cooking, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Grains and Liquid Base:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) long-grain rice
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken broth
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) BBQ sauce of your choice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Oil for sauteing (optional)
Instructions
- Generously coat the chicken pieces with a robust seasoning blend of salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature, drizzle with cooking oil, and carefully place the seasoned chicken to create a golden-brown crust, approximately 5-6 minutes per side.
- Introduce uncooked rice directly into the pan, stirring to absorb the savory chicken drippings and create a foundation of rich flavor.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, creating a liquid base that will steam and cook the rice and protein simultaneously.
- Drizzle honey BBQ sauce across the entire pan, gently stirring to distribute the tangy-sweet condiment evenly throughout the ingredients.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and allow the mixture to simmer for 22-24 minutes, transforming the raw ingredients into a cohesive, tender dish.
- Remove from heat, let the meal rest for 3-4 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork and slice the chicken into appealing portions for serving.
- Garnish with optional fresh herbs or additional drizzle of BBQ sauce to enhance the visual appeal and add a final flavor layer.
Notes
- Swap chicken cuts easily to match dietary needs or preferences without changing core cooking method.
- Opt for low-sodium broth and sugar-free BBQ sauce to reduce overall sodium and sugar content for health-conscious eaters.
- Boost flavor complexity by adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary during the sautéing stage for deeper taste dimensions.
- Ensure perfectly cooked rice by letting the dish rest for 5 minutes after cooking, allowing moisture to distribute evenly and rice to become fluffy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg