Description
A cozy and filling one-pan dinner combining sweet and smoky flavors with tender chicken and fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (Breasts can be used as well.)
- 1 cup long grain white rice (This type of rice is recommended for best results.)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (Use your favorite smoky style.)
- 2 tbsp honey (Adjust if BBQ sauce is overly sweet.)
- 2 cups chicken broth (Better flavor than water.)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Pantry Staples and Flavor Enhancers
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (For extra smoky flavor.)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (Optional for balancing sweetness.)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (Optional for heat.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a little oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then brown for a few minutes per side.
- Move the browned chicken to a plate. Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, then stir in minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
Cooking
- Stir in the rice to coat it with the pan juices. Pour in the chicken broth and mix the BBQ sauce and honey directly into the pan.
- Nestle the browned chicken (and any juices) back into the skillet on top of the rice mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes. Let it rest off heat for a few minutes before fluffing.
Notes
Keep the heat low once covered to avoid burning the rice. Letting the dish rest off heat helps to finish the rice cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
