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Easy BBQ Chicken & Rice Skillet: Quick & Delicious Meal
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Easy BBQ Chicken & Rice Skillet: Quick & Delicious Meal

Learn how to make a quick and delicious BBQ chicken and rice skillet perfect for a weeknight meal. This recipe combines tender chicken with smoky BBQ sauce and fluffy rice, all prepared in one pan for minimal cleanup.
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#bbq chicken
#rice dish
#one-pan meal
#easy dinner
#quick meal
Sautรฉing chicken in a skillet
Sautรฉing chicken in a skillet

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
40m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
American / Comfort Food
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
35g
Protein
50g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Chicken coated in BBQ sauce
Chicken coated in BBQ sauce

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast
    (cut into cubes)

    500 grams

  • Long-grain rice
    (uncooked)

    1 cup
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  • BBQ sauce
    (your favorite brand)

    1 cup

  • Chicken broth
    (or water)

    1.5 cups

  • Olive oil

    1 tablespoon

  • Garlic powder

    1 teaspoon

  • Onion powder

    1 teaspoon
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  • Salt
    (to taste)

    1 teaspoon

  • Black pepper
    (to taste)

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 4
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Rice and broth added to the skillet
Rice and broth added to the skillet

Instructions

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  • 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
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    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken cubes and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
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    Ensure the pan is hot before adding chicken for a good sear.
  • 2

    Pour in the BBQ sauce and stir to coat the chicken. Bring to a simmer.
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    Pour in the BBQ sauce and stir to coat the chicken. Bring to a simmer.
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    You can adjust the amount of BBQ sauce to your liking.
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  • 3

    Add uncooked rice and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir gently to combine everything.
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    Add uncooked rice and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir gently to combine everything.
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    Ensure the rice is evenly distributed for even cooking.
  • 4

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
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    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
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    Do not lift the lid during cooking to keep the steam in.
  • 5

    Fluff the rice with a fork, then serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
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    Fluff the rice with a fork, then serve immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
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    Let it rest for a few minutes before fluffing for best texture.
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