Description
A quick and flavorful One-Pot BBQ Chicken and Rice recipe that combines tender, smoky chicken with fluffy rice simmered in a savory BBQ sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy-to-make dish offers a comforting, balanced meal with bold flavors and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
Grains
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Liquids & Sauces
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
Oils & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Chop the onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Pat the chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper to prepare for browning.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear each side until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: Using the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook until softened and fragrant, roughly 4-5 minutes, scraping any browned bits from the bottom for added flavor.
- Add Rice and Liquids: Stir in the rice and cook for a minute to toast slightly. Then pour in the chicken broth and BBQ sauce, stirring gently to combine everything evenly.
- Return Chicken and Simmer: Place the browned chicken back into the pot over the rice mixture. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Finish and Fluff: Once cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, mixing the chicken and sauce throughout, then serve warm.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning.
- Don’t skip searing the chicken; it adds crucial flavor and keeps the meat juicy.
- Keep the lid tight while simmering to trap steam and help the rice cook perfectly.
- Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce to customize the sauciness to your taste preference.
- Allow the dish to rest a few minutes after cooking to let flavors meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg