One-Skillet Honey BBQ Chicken & Rice: Easy Dinner Delight!
A quick and easy one-skillet meal featuring tender chicken cooked in a sweet and tangy honey BBQ sauce, served over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup rice, uncooked
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup honey 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
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the honey BBQ sauce and stir to coat the chicken.
- Add the uncooked rice and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the chicken is tender.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the chicken seasoning.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg