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One-Pan Honey Barbecue Chicken and Rice (Easy Dinner)

One-Pan Honey Barbecue Chicken and Rice

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, diced Cut into uniform bite-sized pieces.
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice Uncooked.
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth Low-sodium preferred.
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced Any color.
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Use your favorite brand.
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
  • Spread the uncooked white rice and diced bell peppers evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Pour the chicken broth over the rice mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, toss the diced chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.
  • Arrange the seasoned chicken in a single layer on top of the rice and broth.
  • Drizzle the prepared honey barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken layer.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the grains have absorbed the liquid.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.