One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice: Easy Family Dinner Delight
A simple and delicious one-pan meal that combines bold flavors of honey BBQ chicken with hearty rice, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add chicken to the pan and brown on both sides.
- In a separate bowl, mix honey and BBQ sauce.
- Pour the honey BBQ mixture over the chicken and coat well.
- Add the rice and chicken broth to the pan, stirring to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Cook for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Stir in green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey BBQ sauce for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or corn for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg