Honey BBQ Chicken and Rice
A comforting one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and a sweet-and-tangy barbecue glaze—perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Unspecified
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1.5 cups Long-Grain White Rice
- 3 cups Chicken Broth or Water
- 1 cup Barbecue Sauce
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients for a smooth cooking process.
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic: Add olive oil to a skillet, sauté onion for 2-3 minutes, then add garlic for another minute.
- Brown the Chicken Thighs: Push onion and garlic aside, brown chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Add Rice and Broth: Incorporate rice, stir, add broth and bring to a simmer.
- Combine BBQ Sauce & Honey: Mix barbecue sauce and honey, pour over chicken and rice, stir well.
- Simmer Away: Cover and lower heat, let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Check for Doneness: Ensure chicken reaches 165°F and rice is tender.
- Rest and Fluff: Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff rice before serving.
Notes
Serve straight from the skillet or plate it up with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, barbecue, comfort food, one-pan meal, dinner
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