Honey BBQ Chicken Recipe – One-Pan Dinner with Rice That’s Perfect for Meal Prep
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 550
A delicious and easy one-pan meal combining tender chicken, flavorful honey BBQ sauce, rice, and vegetables—perfect for meal prep and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Protein
1poundchicken breasts(cut into bite-sized pieces)
Grains
1cuplong-grain rice
Broth & Sauces
2cupschicken broth
1/2cuphoney
1/2cupbbq sauce
Oils & Seasonings
1tablespoonolive oil
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
to tastesalt and peppersalt and pepper
Vegetables
1cupmixed vegetables((e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, carrots))
Garnish
chopped green onionsgreen onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Mix honey and BBQ sauce; pour over chicken and coat evenly.
Add rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Stir in vegetables, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff and garnish with green onions.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken beforehand or add a splash of soy sauce.