Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – The Best 1-Pan Family Dinner
Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is the ultimate one-pan family dinner that combines tender chicken thighs and flavorful rice, all enveloped in a delightful honey BBQ glaze. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking under 30 minutes—but also ensures minimal cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With its sweet and savory flavor profile, it’s a meal that everyone will love! Plus, you can easily customize it by adding your favorite mixed vegetables for an extra health boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown; set aside.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce and honey together.
- Toast the uncooked rice in the same skillet for 1–2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and half of the BBQ sauce mixture to the skillet; stir well.
- Return chicken to the skillet and pour remaining sauce over it; cover and simmer on low for about 15 minutes.
- If using mixed vegetables, add them now; cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes until rice is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg