One Pan Sweet And Tangy BBQ Chicken Rice
One Pan Sweet And Tangy BBQ Chicken Rice is a delightful dish that seamlessly blends savory chicken sausage with the rich flavors of BBQ sauce and comforting rice. This easy, one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. The sweet and tangy profile creates an irresistible flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. With minimal cleanup needed, you can focus on enjoying your delicious meal together!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken sausage (Italian or smoked), sliced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté sausage in olive oil over medium heat until browned (4–5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in smoked paprika and black pepper, then add uncooked rice and toast for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and BBQ sauce; mix well. Return the sausage to the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20–22 minutes until rice is tender.
- Let rest for 5 minutes off heat before fluffing with a fork and garnishing with parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg