Honey BBQ Chicken and Rice
A comforting one-pan wonder that combines tender chicken thighs with fluffy rice, all enveloped in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
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 the chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil, add chopped onion, cook until translucent, then add minced garlic.
- Brown the chicken: Nestle chicken thighs in skillet and sear 5 minutes on each side.
- Add the rice: Sprinkle rice around chicken and stir gently to coat.
- Combine the liquid ingredients: Pour in chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey, bring to a boil.
- Check that rice: Fluff rice with a fork after simmering, ensure chicken is cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy: Plate chicken and rice, drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can garnish with fresh parsley or green onions. Serve with a side salad or steamed broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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