Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – The Best 1-Pan Family Dinner
If you’re searching for a comforting and satisfying meal that the entire family will love, look no further than Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – The Best 1-Pan Family Dinner! This delightful dish brings together tender chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and a sweet BBQ sauce infused with honey, all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe’s simplicity and flavor make it an instant favorite. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it also allows for customization with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Gather around the table and enjoy a wholesome meal that everyone will savor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pan cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 cup mixed vegetables (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sear chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Mix BBQ sauce and honey in a bowl.
- Toast uncooked rice in the same skillet for 1–2 minutes while stirring.
- Add chicken broth and half of the BBQ-honey mixture; stir well.
- Return chicken to skillet and pour remaining sauce over it. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
- If using mixed vegetables, add them during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg