Description
Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a delightful one-pan meal that expertly balances sweet and smoky flavors. This comforting dish features juicy chicken thighs coated in a rich, sticky honey BBQ glaze, served on a bed of fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress at family dinners. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for added nutrition and taste. Enjoy its simplicity and robust flavor any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 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.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sear the chicken for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove from skillet.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, and minced garlic.
- Toast uncooked rice in the same skillet for 1–2 minutes. Add chicken broth and half of the prepared sauce; mix well.
- Return chicken to the skillet; pour remaining sauce over it.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.
- Add mixed vegetables (if using) and cook for an additional 5 minutes until everything is cooked through.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg