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BBQ Chicken and Rice

BBQ Chicken and Rice

This BBQ Chicken and Rice recipe is a flavorful and easy dinner solution perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Homestyle Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ Chicken and Rice, Comfort Food, easy dinner, One Pan Meal, Quick Recipe, weeknight meals
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Equipment

  • large pan

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces Chicken breasts lean protein
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil for searing
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste

For the Sauce and Rice

  • 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
  • 2 cups Cooked rice white or brown

Instructions

Cooking Steps

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Season the chicken breasts generously with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the seasoned chicken to the heated pan. Cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side until they are browned and cooked through.
  • Pour the BBQ sauce over the browned chicken. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve the BBQ chicken directly over the cooked rice and ladle some extra sauce over the top.

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for added color and flavor. Ensure chicken is fully thawed before cooking to avoid uneven doneness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plate | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
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