Description
Fast, bold, and deeply comforting, Honey BBQ Chicken Rice brings sticky-sweet glazed chicken together with fluffy rice for a satisfying, protein-rich dinner. This easy skillet meal balances sweet honey, smoky barbecue sauce, and savory spices in a glossy glaze that coats every bite. It works perfectly for busy weeknights, meal prep, or family dinners when you want big flavor without complicated steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ⅓ cup honey
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear. Combine rice, chicken broth, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Rest 5 minutes, then fluff.
- Whisk honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, chili flakes, and salt until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden with caramelized edges.
- Reduce heat to medium and pour sauce over chicken. Simmer 6–8 minutes, turning and spooning sauce over chicken until fully cooked and sticky.
- Remove chicken, rest 5 minutes, then slice or cube. Return to skillet to coat in sauce.
- Serve chicken over rice, drizzle extra sauce, and finish with green onions, herbs, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce style for different flavor profiles.
- Add steamed or roasted vegetables for extra balance.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep the rice moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 135mg