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One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice with glazed chicken thighs and fluffy rice in a skillet

One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice

One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice is a sweet and smoky skillet dinner made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich honey BBQ glaze — perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 29 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 519 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Step 2: Season and sear chicken until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
  • Step 3: Sauté onion and garlic in the same skillet.
  • Step 4: Add rice and toast briefly.
  • Step 5: Pour in chicken broth and stir gently.
  • Step 6: Return chicken to skillet.
  • Step 7: Mix BBQ sauce and honey, then spoon over chicken.
  • Step 8: Cover and simmer on low for 18–22 minutes.
  • Step 9: Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Keyword One-Pan Honey BBQ Chicken Rice