Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – The Best 1-Pan Family Dinner
Savor the delightful flavors of Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – The Best 1-Pan Family Dinner! This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken thighs infused with sweet honey and zesty BBQ sauce, all cooked together with fluffy rice for a satisfying meal in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pan wonder minimizes cleanup while delivering a hearty, flavorful experience that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for added nutrition and color, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pan cooking
- 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
- Optional: mixed vegetables, chopped green onions
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown; set aside.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce and honey until well combined.
- Toast 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 top with the remaining sauce.
- Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- Add mixed vegetables (if using) and cook an additional 5 minutes until rice is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg