Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – The Best 1-Pan Family Dinner
Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – The Best 1-Pan Family Dinner is a delightful and easy-to-make meal that brings families together around the dinner table. This dish features tender chicken thighs simmered in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce, all cooked alongside fluffy long-grain rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this one-pan recipe is not only quick to prepare but also minimizes cleanup, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With its customizable options and family-friendly flavors, everyone at the table will be asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 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 the chicken thighs for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, toast uncooked rice for 1–2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and half of the BBQ honey sauce mixture; stir to combine.
- Return chicken to the skillet and pour remaining sauce over it; cover and simmer on low for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in mixed vegetables if using; cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes until rice is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg