Description
A quick and simple one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken breasts coated in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce, served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until browned, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine honey and BBQ sauce; mix well.
- Pour the honey BBQ sauce over the chicken in the skillet, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
- Add uncooked rice and chicken broth to the skillet, stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low; cook for about 20 minutes.
- Check for doneness; if needed, cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For a healthier meal, consider adding vegetables like peas or bell peppers. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: honey BBQ chicken, easy dinner, one-pan meal, family recipe