Description
Honey BBQ Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-pan wonder that combines juicy chicken thighs with savory rice and a sweet, tangy barbecue sauce.
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
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, then add the chicken broth (or water) and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, then return the chicken to the skillet, pouring the barbecue sauce and honey over the top. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Honey BBQ Chicken and Rice!
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts and use brown rice instead of white rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: Honey BBQ Chicken, One-Pan Meal, Comfort Food, Chicken and Rice, Easy Recipe