Description
A comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a sweet, tangy honey BBQ flavor that evokes memories of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or boneless for a lighter option)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati works wonderfully)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup honey BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color you prefer)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces of mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button mushrooms are ideal)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients before you start. It makes the cooking process smoother and more enjoyable.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of oil. Season chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Sear them skin-side down for around 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and brown the other side for an additional 5 minutes. Once browned, remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, toss in the chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
- Stir in the rice, allowing it to toast slightly for about a minute. Then, pour in the chicken broth and honey BBQ sauce, mixing everything well.
- Place the seared chicken thighs back into the skillet, skin side up. Ensure they nestle comfortably in the rice mixture.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Once the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked, sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For added richness, consider adding a touch of butter right before serving. Avoid rushing the cooking time and ensure you let the dish rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, BBQ, one-pan, rice, comfort food