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Honey BBQ Chicken and Rice: The Ultimate Sticky Skillet Dinner

This Honey BBQ Chicken and Rice features seared chicken chunks in a thick, mahogany glaze served over fluffy rice with corn and peppers. A 40-minute one-pan meal that's visually stunning and family-friendly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Recipe Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs (680g) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Honey Provides the sticky mahogany glaze
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) Barbecue Sauce Smoky or original style
  • 1.5 cups (300g) Long-Grain White Rice Uncooked
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Finely diced
  • 1 cup (150g) Sweet Yellow Corn Fresh or canned
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Vegetable Oil Divided use
  • 3-4 stalks Scallions Thinly sliced for garnish
  • 1 tbsp (9g) Toasted White Sesame Seeds For dusting

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet Essential for searing and presentation.
  • 1 Fine-mesh Sieve To rinse the rice for fluffiness.

Instructions
 

Prep and Cook Rice
  1. Rinse long-grain rice until water is clear, then cook according to package instructions.
  2. Sauté diced red bell peppers and corn in 1 tbsp oil in a skillet until tender, then mix into the fluffy cooked rice.
Chicken and Glaze
  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in the skillet on high. Add chicken chunks in a single layer and sear until charred edges form.
  2. Whisk honey and BBQ sauce, pour over chicken, and simmer until thick, glossy, and mahogany-colored.
  3. Layer the rice base in the skillet, top with glazed chicken, and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Ensure the skillet is piping hot before adding chicken for the best char.
Rinse the rice thoroughly to prevent clumping.
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