Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – The Best 1-Pan Family Dinner
If you’re searching for a delightful and hassle-free family dinner, look no further than this Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – The Best 1-Pan Family Dinner. This easy-to-make dish combines tender chicken thighs with a sweet honey glaze and savory BBQ sauce over fluffy rice, all cooked in just one pan. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal not only brings the whole family together but also guarantees seconds from even the pickiest eaters. Plus, it’s customizable to suit your family’s preferences and can be on the table in about 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Cooking
- 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
- optional: mixed vegetables (like bell peppers or broccoli)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sear each thigh for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- Mix BBQ sauce and honey in a bowl; set aside.
- Toast rice in the same skillet for 1–2 minutes while stirring.
- Add chicken broth and half of the sauce mixture to the rice; stir well.
- Return chicken to skillet and pour remaining sauce over it. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- If using mixed vegetables, add them after 15 minutes and cook for another 5 minutes until tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg