Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, a one-pan family dinner that’s both quick and satisfying. This dish marries tender chicken thighs with a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce, all served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is designed to simplify your cooking experience while delivering a hearty meal everyone will love. With just a single pan required, cleanup is effortless, allowing you to enjoy more time with your loved ones around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce and honey together.
- In the same skillet, toast uncooked rice for 1–2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and half of the BBQ mixture to the skillet; stir well.
- Return chicken to the skillet and pour remaining BBQ sauce over it. Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- If using vegetables, stir them in during the last 5 minutes of cooking until everything is tender.
- Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg