One-Pan Bold Honey BBQ Chicken Rice
A comforting, flavorful dish combining honey BBQ chicken and fluffy rice, all cooked in one pan for an easy meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing
- 1 medium Diced onion Base flavor
- 2 cloves Minced garlic Base flavor
- 4 pieces Bone-in chicken thighs, skinless Juicy and flavorful
- 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Pepper For seasoning
- 1.5 cups Long-grain white rice Absorbs flavors during cooking
- 3 cups Chicken broth Infuses flavor into the rice
- 0.5 cups Your favorite BBQ sauce Adds bold flavor
- 2 tablespoons Honey Adds sweetness and glaze
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all fresh ingredients and measure them out.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant.
Cooking
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides, then add to the skillet.
- Brown the chicken on both sides for about 5 minutes each.
- Once browned, add the rice, chicken broth, BBQ sauce, and honey to the skillet.
- Stir all ingredients together until well combined.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the skillet and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Check that the rice is fluffy, fluff with a fork, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
Opt for high-quality BBQ sauce for best results. Consider adding chili powder for heat or vegetables for extra nutrition.