Description
A quick, 20-minute one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and a sticky sweet and savory honey BBQ sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Long grain white rice (Jasmine or Basmati)
- BBQ sauce (thick, smoky variety)
- Honey
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Fresh ginger, grated
- Chicken broth (low-sodium)
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper
- Cooking oil
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with oil. Sear chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in BBQ sauce and honey, stirring to combine. Let bubble for one minute to thicken.
- Add rinsed rice and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine with the sauce.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Do not lift the lid.
- Fluff rice with a fork. Chop cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the skillet.
- Toss everything together to coat chicken in sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken is completely dry before searing to achieve a good crust. Rinse rice thoroughly to prevent mushiness. If using brown rice, increase cooking time and liquid. Adjust honey and salt based on the sweetness of your BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate per serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
Keywords: one skillet meal, honey BBQ chicken, quick dinner, weeknight meals, chicken and rice, easy family dinner, gluten-free option