Honey BBQ Chicken Rice: One-Pan Meal You'll Crave!

This Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a comforting, budget-friendly one-pan meal that brings sweet and smoky flavors to your dinner table.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Resting Time 5

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Rice

1 lb Chicken Thighs Juicy and tender
1 cup Long-Grain Rice Fluffy base

For the Sauce

1/2 cup Honey Opt for local honey for best flavors
1/2 cup BBQ Sauce Store-bought or homemade
1 tbsp Soy Sauce For a gluten-free version, try tamari or omit
2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced

For the Extras

2 cups Mixed Vegetables Frozen veggies work in a pinch

Equipment

Baking Dish
Mixing bowl
whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.
Grease a baking dish with a light coat of oil.
Toss the chicken thighs in half of the sauce and arrange in a single layer in the baking dish.
Pour the remaining sauce over the chicken thighs and bake for 35-40 minutes, basting halfway through.
Let the Honey BBQ Chicken sit for about 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the baked chicken over fluffy rice, drizzling with any remaining sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure even greasing of the baking dish and check chicken internal temperature for safety. Use prepared frozen vegetables for faster prep.

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