Description
Experience a burst of flavors with this One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice! This easy and delicious recipe combines tender chicken thighs, aromatic spices, and sweet honey BBQ sauce, all cooked together with rice, bell peppers, and corn for a hearty meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet or pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken thighs and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add Rice and Broth: In the same pan, add the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the honey BBQ sauce, diced red bell pepper, and frozen corn. Place the cooked chicken thighs back into the pan, nestling them into the rice mixture.
- Cook: Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- Serve: Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, Honey BBQ Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe, Chicken and Rice