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Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Aaron
A one-pot meal featuring tender chicken chunks and rice simmered in a sweet and savory honey BBQ sauce with bell peppers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 580 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet with lid
  • knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced (red or green)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on all sides (about 3-4 mins). Remove and set aside.
  • Add onion and peppers to the skillet. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the rice, chicken broth, BBQ sauce, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Return chicken to the pan.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender. Let rest covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Rinse rice thoroughly to prevent stickiness. Use a non-stick or heavy bottom pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 32gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
Keyword bbq chicken recipe, honey bbq chicken rice, one pot chicken and rice
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