Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – The Best 1-Pan Family Dinner
Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – The Best 1-Pan Family Dinner is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights and family gatherings. With tender chicken thighs drenched in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce, this one-pan meal delivers flavor without fuss. Everything cooks together in a single skillet, making cleanup a breeze. The addition of fluffy rice and optional mixed vegetables creates a comforting dish that even picky eaters will love. Whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe guarantees delicious results and brings everyone to the table for an enjoyable dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- Garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper
- Optional: 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, peas)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat skillet over medium heat; sear chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine BBQ sauce and honey.
- Toast uncooked rice in the same skillet for 1–2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and half of the BBQ honey mixture; stir to combine.
- Return chicken to skillet and pour remaining sauce over it.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes until rice absorbs most liquid.
- Add mixed vegetables (if using) on top of the rice; cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes until everything is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pan (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg