Description
A quick and easy one-pan recipe for juicy chicken thighs simmered in honey BBQ sauce, served with cozy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Mix BBQ sauce and honey in a small bowl.
- Pour the BBQ mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- Add cooked rice to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Cover and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and rice is heated.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
This recipe is forgiving, great for leftovers, and perfect for quick meals. Substitute chicken breasts for a leaner option or add veggies for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, BBQ, one pan, weeknight dinner, easy recipe