Description
A sweet and savory one-pan meal featuring tender chicken cooked with rice in a honey BBQ sauce, creating a comforting and effortless dinner perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in large pan over medium heat
- Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, brown on both sides in pan
- Add rice, BBQ sauce, and honey, stir to combine
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to boil
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes
- Cook until rice is tender and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature
- Fluff rice with fork and serve warm
Notes
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce for personalized flavor
- Brown rice requires additional cooking time and liquid
- Don’t peek while simmering to ensure proper cooking
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 4 days
- Freeze for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg