Description
One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a delicious and easy dish that combines tender chicken thighs with flavorful rice, all cooked in a single pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the chicken thighs on a clean surface, and pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
- Season both sides of the chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs to the skillet and sear each side for about 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth and stir to deglaze the bottom of the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in the honey and BBQ sauce until fully combined.
- Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir it gently to ensure it is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Place the chicken thighs back into the skillet, nestling them into the rice.
- Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked and the chicken is tender.
- Remove the skillet from the oven, and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- Garnish the dish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve the chicken thighs on a bed of the rice and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey and BBQ sauce according to your taste preferences.
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the seasoning.
- Using bone-in chicken thighs will add more flavor but may require longer cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg