Description
This one-pan honey BBQ chicken and rice is an easy and tasty meal! Juicy chicken cooks right with fluffy rice, all soaked in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce that’s hard to resist.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, mix together the honey and barbecue sauce until well combined. Set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Add uncooked rice to the pan and stir for 1 minute to coat and toast lightly.
5. Pour in chicken broth and stir well. Return chicken to the pan on top of the rice. Pour honey BBQ sauce over everything.
6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
7. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, rinse rice before cooking to remove excess starch.
Keep the lid on while simmering to ensure even cooking.
If using brown rice, increase the liquid and cooking time.
Add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli with the onions for a heartier dish.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg