Honey BBQ Chicken Rice – The Best 1-Pan Comfort Dinner in 50 Min
A delicious and easy one-pan dinner that combines tender chicken, savory BBQ sauce, and fluffy rice.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Pour in the honey BBQ sauce and stir to coat the chicken.
- Add rice and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Stir in mixed vegetables and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add chili powder to the chicken seasoning.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken thighs with chicken breasts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Honey BBQ Chicken Rice, Family Dinner, One-Pan Dinner