Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – The Best 1-Pan Family Dinner
If you’re searching for a delicious and easy family dinner, look no further than Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – The Best 1-Pan Family Dinner. This one-pan dish combines tender chicken thighs with flavorful rice and a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Not only is it quick to prepare, but the minimal cleanup means you can spend more time enjoying the meal with your loved ones. Customize it with your favorite veggies or grains to suit everyone’s tastes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- 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
- Optional: 1 cup mixed vegetables (like bell peppers or peas)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce and honey.
- Toast uncooked rice in the same skillet for 1–2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and half of the BBQ mixture to the skillet; stir well.
- Return chicken to skillet and pour remaining BBQ sauce over it.
- Cover and simmer on low for about 15 minutes.
- If using mixed vegetables, add them in and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg