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One-Pot BBQ Chicken and Rice

One-Pot BBQ Chicken and Rice
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This One-Pot BBQ Chicken and Rice recipe combines tender, juicy chicken thighs with smoky barbecue sauce and fluffy rice cooked together for an easy, flavorful, and comforting weeknight meal with minimal cleanup and maximum taste.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 6 boneless chicken thighs, skin-on or skinless
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Ingredients

  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
  • Diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper for spice (to taste)
  • Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish
  • Shredded cheese for garnish
  • Avocado slices, sour cream, or pickled jalapeños for serving

Instructions

  1. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side down and sear until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side briefly. Remove chicken to a plate.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant, scraping up browned bits from the chicken to add flavor.
  3. Combine Rice and Liquids: Add the rice to the pot and stir for about a minute to lightly toast it. Pour in chicken broth and barbecue sauce, mixing thoroughly to distribute the rice evenly.
  4. Return Chicken and Simmer: Place the seared chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to low, and let simmer gently for 25-30 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  5. Rest and Serve: Remove the pot from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. This finishes steaming the rice and allows flavors to meld. Fluff the rice, garnish as desired, and serve.

Notes

  • Sear the chicken to develop rich, caramelized flavor and better texture.
  • Use a tight-fitting lid to trap steam for even rice cooking.
  • Avoid stirring after adding liquids to prevent mushy rice.
  • Adjust broth quantity if substituting grains or rice types.
  • Let the dish rest after cooking to improve fluffiness and flavor melding.

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Keywords: one-pot, bbq chicken, rice, easy dinner, weeknight meal, gluten free, comfort food

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