Description

Looking for a bold and easy dinner idea that uses just one pan? This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is packed with smoky, sweet flavor and juicy chicken—all tossed with perfectly cooked rice and a sticky honey BBQ glaze. It’s the perfect option for a quick dinner, easy meal prep, or a flavor-packed weeknight recipe. Plus, cleanup is a breeze since everything cooks in one skillet. Whether you’re craving comfort food or need new dinner ideas, this recipe checks all the boxes.

Ingredients

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)

1/2 cup BBQ sauce (bold and smoky)

3 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 stalks green onions, chopped

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.

2. In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Set aside.

3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer.

4. Sear for 2–3 minutes without moving, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes until golden and cooked through.

5. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the honey BBQ mixture. Stir to coat chicken.

6. Let the sauce simmer for 3–4 minutes until thick and glossy.

7. Add the cooked rice into the skillet. Mix well to combine and heat the rice through.

8. Let it sit for 1–2 minutes without stirring for extra crispy bits (optional).

9. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Notes

Day-old rice works best to prevent sogginess—fresh rice can become mushy.

For added heat, stir in red pepper flakes or use spicy BBQ sauce.

Make sure to reduce the glaze until it clings to the chicken—this step adds a ton of flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: One-Pan
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion (of 4)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: one-pan chicken, honey BBQ rice, easy dinner, quick weeknight meal, chicken and rice, bold BBQ flavor