One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
This one-pan meal features tender, juicy chicken with a bold honey BBQ flavor, combined with perfectly cooked rice for a simple, flavorful dinner. Easy to make and full of flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-cooked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce of your choice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for sautéing (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs or breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large pan over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Add the seasoned chicken and brown on both sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Rice: Once the chicken is golden, stir in the rice and combine well with the chicken for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the Broth: Carefully add 2 cups of chicken broth to the pan and bring to a gentle boil.
- Mix in BBQ Sauce: Stir in 1/2 cup of your preferred BBQ sauce, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the rice.
- Simmer: Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
- Fluff and Serve: Once done, fluff the rice with a fork, slice the chicken if desired, and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious one-pan meal!
Notes
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce for a personalized flavor.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or corn for extra nutrition and color.
- If you prefer, you can use bone-in chicken for added flavor, though you’ll need to adjust cooking times.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg