One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A comforting and flavorful one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken thighs or breasts coated in sweet honey BBQ sauce, served over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: Cook according to package instructions if you don’t have any ready.
- Sear the chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil and season chicken with spices. Sear for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Prepare the honey BBQ sauce: Combine honey and BBQ sauce in a bowl and whisk.
- Coat and simmer: Remove chicken and pour sauce into the pan, letting it bubble.
- Combine everything: Nestle the chicken back in and mix with the rice, ensuring it’s coated in sauce.
- Final cook: Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Check for doneness: Ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with green onions and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: One-Pan, Honey BBQ, Chicken Rice, Easy Dinner, Family Meal
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