One-pan BBQ chicken dinner (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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1 cup long-grain rice
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2 cups chicken broth
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1/2 cup BBQ sauce of your choice
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Oil for sautéing (about 1 tablespoon)
# Instructions:
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Sprinkle salt and pepper over your chicken pieces, making sure to season both sides well. This builds the first layer of flavor for your dish.
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Heat a large skillet or pan over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Once hot, place the seasoned chicken in the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes total. You don't need to cook it all the way through at this point.
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Once your chicken has a nice golden color, add the uncooked rice to the pan. Stir it around with the chicken for about a minute to lightly toast the grains, which helps develop a deeper flavor.
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Carefully pour the chicken broth into the pan. It might sizzle a bit, so be careful. Give everything a good stir to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the pan.
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Stir in the BBQ sauce, swirling it throughout the broth and rice. Try to distribute it evenly for consistent flavor throughout the dish.
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Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, reduce the heat to low, and let everything simmer gently for 20-25 minutes. During this time, the rice will absorb the flavorful liquid and the chicken will finish cooking until perfectly tender.
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Check that the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked (no pink inside and at least 165°F if you're using a thermometer). Fluff the rice with a fork, slice the chicken if you'd like, and serve it all hot. The rice will have soaked up all those delicious BBQ flavors!
# Notes:
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This one-pan meal combines tender chicken and rice with the bold flavors of BBQ sauce for a simple weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
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Use your favorite BBQ sauce to customize the flavor - sweeter sauces will give a different profile than spicy or smoky ones.
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For extra nutrition and color, try adding diced bell peppers, corn, or peas during the last 10 minutes of cooking.