Description
Juicy honey BBQ chicken rice comes together in a single skillet, making dinner a breeze for busy home cooks. Perfectly seasoned chicken and fluffy rice blend deliciously with sweet and tangy sauce, creating a satisfying meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Grains and Liquid:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Vegetables and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Blend 1 tablespoon olive oil with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Thoroughly coat your chicken thighs with the seasoning mixture, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until surface is hot and shimmering.
- Place seasoned chicken thighs into the skillet, cooking for 6 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Flip chicken and cook an additional 5-7 minutes, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate, keeping the pan’s remaining browned bits intact.
- Pour 2 cups chicken broth directly into the same skillet, scraping the bottom to release flavorful residue.
- Add 1 cup long-grain white rice to the broth, stirring to distribute evenly across the pan.
- Mix in ½ cup honey BBQ sauce, stirring to combine with rice and broth.
- Sprinkle 1 cup frozen corn and diced red bell pepper across the rice mixture.
- Nestle your cooked chicken thighs gently into the rice, submerging them partially.
- Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, reducing heat to low.
- Simmer for 22 minutes without lifting the lid, allowing rice to absorb liquid completely.
- Remove from heat and let the dish rest, covered, for 5 additional minutes.
- Uncover, fluff rice with a fork, and serve immediately with optional fresh parsley garnish.
Notes
- Check chicken temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Select bone-in chicken thighs for deeper flavor and more moisture in the final dish.
- Choose low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and prevent the dish from becoming too salty.
- For gluten-free adaptation, verify your BBQ sauce is certified gluten-free and swap regular rice with brown or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-44 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg