One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice Recipe
This One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a flavorful and easy meal that combines tender chicken thighs, aromatic rice, and a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. Everything cooks together in one skillet for a delicious and hassle-free dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup bold honey BBQ sauce
For the Vegetable Mixture:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Brown chicken on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Vegetable Mixture: In the same skillet, saute diced onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Rice: Stir in the rice and cook for 1-2 minutes to lightly toast.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour in chicken broth and bold honey BBQ sauce, stirring to combine. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the rice mixture.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked and chicken is tender.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: One-Pan, Chicken Thighs, BBQ Sauce, Rice Skillet, Easy Dinner
