Honey BBQ Chicken Rice: Your New Favorite One-Pan Delight

This Honey BBQ Chicken Rice recipe combines tender chicken and fluffy rice, enveloped in a smoky glaze, making it a perfect, budget-friendly one-pan meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Resting Time 5

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 430

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 lb Chicken Thighs or chicken breasts for a leaner option
2 cloves Garlic freshly minced

For the Sauce

1 cup BBQ Sauce your favorite brand or homemade
1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup as a substitute

For the Rice

1 cup Long-Grain Rice can swap with brown rice
2 cups Chicken Broth for added flavor

For the Vegetables

2 cups Mixed Vegetables fresh or frozen

Equipment

large baking dish
Mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine honey, BBQ sauce, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.
Grease your baking dish with a little oil. Place chicken thighs in the dish and pour half of the sauce over them.
Spread the remaining sauce over the chicken thighs. Bake for 35-40 minutes, basting halfway through.
Prepare the long-grain rice according to package instructions using chicken broth.
Let the dish sit for about 5 minutes once chicken and rice are cooked. Serve the chicken over the rice with remaining sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice levels and incorporate your favorite vegetables for added nutritional value.

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