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A large non-stick skillet filled with One Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice garnished with fresh green onions.

High Protein One Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1.5 cups long grain white rice, rinsed
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sugar -free BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup hone y
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 green onions , sliced for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken cubes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet and sear for 5 minutes or until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and toast for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Whisk together chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey, then pour into the skillet.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Place the seared chicken back on top of the rice, cover, and continue simmering for 5-8 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and garnishing with green onions.