Description
One pan, bold flavor, and a whole lot of comfort. This sweet, smoky BBQ chicken rice is a family-favorite dinner that comes together in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs (diced)
1 cup long-grain white rice (or jasmine/basmati)
1 cup BBQ sauce (honey BBQ recommended)
2 cups chicken broth (or water)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 tbsp honey or hot sauce
Optional add-ins: chopped bell pepper, corn, frozen peas, spinach
Optional spices: red pepper flakes, chili powder
Instructions
1. Dice and season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sear chicken until golden, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, sauté chopped onion for 2–3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in uncooked rice and toast for 1 minute.
5. Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pan.
6. Return chicken to pan and stir in BBQ sauce. Mix well.
7. Cover and simmer on low heat for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
8. Remove from heat, keep covered, and let rest 5 minutes.
9. Fluff with a fork. Add extra BBQ sauce if desired before serving.
Notes
Use a BBQ sauce you love — honey BBQ, smoky, or spicy.
Toast the rice briefly for nutty depth.
Don’t skip the chicken sear for best flavor.
Let the dish rest covered after cooking to finish steaming.
Substitute brown rice with longer cook time and more liquid.
Add veggies like spinach, corn, or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
To reheat, microwave with a splash of broth or reheat on stovetop with lid on.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg