Bbq Chicken And Rice Recipe

A family favorite, this incredibly easy BBQ chicken and rice recipe is bursting with flavor! Tender chicken simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce, served over fluffy rice – a comforting and delicious meal ready in under an hour. Get ready for tastebud-tingling goodness!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 741 kcal
Protein 73g
Rating 4.4 (12 Reviews)
Bbq Chicken And Rice

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Bbq Chicken And Rice

  • Barbecue Sauce
  • Chicken Breasts
  • Rice
  • Water

How to Make Bbq Chicken And Rice

  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  2. Add onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until softened.
  3. Stir in paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and BBQ sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, rinse the rice under cold water. Add rice to the skillet with the chicken mixture.
  6. Increase heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  7. Fluff rice with a fork before serving. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

20g

Carbs

37g