Description

Tender chicken thighs glazed with sticky honey BBQ sauce baked over perfectly seasoned rice for an easy weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup

Ingredients

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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1½ cups long-grain white rice
1 cup honey BBQ sauce
2 cups chicken broth
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 large bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 stalks green onions, sliced

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder on both sides.
3. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
4. Add diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet, sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
5. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Stir in rinsed rice, coating it with the vegetable mixture.
7. Pour in chicken broth and half the honey BBQ sauce, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
8. Nestle seared chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture.
9. Brush remaining BBQ sauce over the chicken pieces.
10. Cover skillet tightly with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until rice is tender and chicken reaches 165°F.
11. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
12. Garnish with fresh parsley and sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in microwave with a damp paper towel or in a covered skillet with a splash of broth. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Substitute chicken breasts if preferred, reducing cooking time by 5 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 485
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g