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One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

A simple and tasty one-pan dish combining chicken, rice, and a sweet BBQ sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice Use leftover or pre-cooked rice.
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced Skinless and boneless.
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Choose your favorite flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon honey Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking.
  • 1 medium onion, chopped Yellow or white onion works well.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • to taste Salt Season to your preference.
  • to taste Pepper Freshly cracked is best.
  • for garnish Green onions Chopped, for serving.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  3. Add the diced chicken to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the BBQ sauce with honey. Pour the mixture over the chicken once it is cooked through.
  5. Stir in the cooked rice, ensuring everything is well combined and heated through.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.