Description
An easy one-skillet meal combining bold flavors, minimal cleanup, and comforting honey BBQ chicken with perfectly cooked rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup honey BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 cups (375ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (190g) long-grain white rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red and green)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 4 minutes until softened and starting to caramelize.
- Stir the rice into the veggies, coating it in the oil and juices. Pour in the chicken broth and mix well.
- Stir in honey BBQ sauce and honey, then nestle chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon some sauce over the chicken.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for 20 minutes until the rice absorbs all the liquid and becomes tender.
- Remove the lid and check the rice. If it’s still wet, cook uncovered for 2-3 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
[‘Keep the chicken skin crispy by not skipping the initial searing step.’, ‘Avoid stirring the rice once the chicken is added back in to ensure even cooking.’, ‘Adjust sweetness by reducing honey to 1/2 tablespoon and adding a splash of apple cider vinegar.’, ‘Use fresh veggies for better flavor and caramelization.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 365
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22
Keywords: Honey BBQ chicken, one-skillet meal, easy dinner, chicken and rice, smoky flavor, quick recipe