Description
One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken and Rice is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the sweetness of honey, the boldness of barbecue sauce, and the goodness of chicken and rice, all prepared in a single pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the honey and barbecue sauce until well combined. Set the sauce aside for later.
2. Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add the chicken to the pan and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
3. Cook the Aromatics: In the same pan, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, until the onions are softened and the garlic is fragrant.
4. Add the Rice: Stir in the uncooked rice and let it cook for 1 minute, allowing the grains to become coated in the oil and aromatic flavors.
5. Combine and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and stir well to combine everything. Return the seared chicken to the pan, placing it on top of the rice. Then, pour the honey BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken and rice.
6. Cook Until Done: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
7. Rest and Serve: Once the cooking time is up, remove the pan from the heat and let it rest, still covered, for 5 minutes. Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Cooking Time Variations: The cooking time may vary slightly depending on your pan. If rice absorbs liquid too quickly, reduce heat and simmer longer.
Resting Time is Key: Don’t skip the 5-minute resting period after cooking.
Spice it Up: Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to adjust spice level.
Pair it with Veggies: Consider adding steamed or roasted vegetables during the last 5-10 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg