Description
A one-skillet meal featuring juicy chicken coated in a sticky honey-BBQ glaze served over tender rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup hot chicken broth
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Add the chicken to the skillet. Cook until browned on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side for thin pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk the BBQ sauce and honey until smooth. Pour the mixture over the browned chicken in the skillet. Spoon some sauce over each piece.
- Add the rice and pour in the hot chicken broth. Stir gently to combine, making sure rice is distributed evenly around the chicken.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook undisturbed for 20–25 minutes, or until rice is tender and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to finish steaming.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, spoon the sauce over the chicken, garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use boneless, skinless chicken for even cooking. For brown rice, increase the broth and simmer time. You can swap olive oil for a neutral oil like avocado if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American