Honey BBQ Chicken and Rice
A comforting one-pan dish featuring tender chicken thighs glazed in sweet and smoky barbecue sauce served over a fluffy bed of rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
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
- Sauté the chicken by heating olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Introduce the long-grain white rice and let it toast for about 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, bringing everything to a gentle simmer.
- Bring on the barbecue sauce and honey, coating the chicken and rice. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Check for doneness; ensure the chicken reaches 150°F. Fluff the rice with a fork.
- Finish by letting it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a different flavor profile, add chopped bell peppers or zucchini. Substitute half of the honey with sriracha for a sweet and spicy fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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