Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – Sweet, Savory & Comforting! 🍗🍚
Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a one-pan meal with tender chicken coated in sticky-sweet BBQ sauce, served over fluffy rice with colorful veggies. Perfect for a quick, comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- ½ cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Optional: chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in BBQ sauce and honey. Cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
- Add cooked rice, diced bell peppers, and corn. Stir until everything is well coated and heated through.
- Top with sliced green onions and optional parsley or cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use leftover cooked rice for faster prep; day-old rice works best.
- Adjust honey to control sweetness.
- Optional: sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top before serving for extra flavor.