Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken Rice
Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken Rice is a flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken marinated in a smoky chipotle sauce with fluffy rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe brings everyone to the table for a cozy and satisfying meal. The combination of bold flavors and vibrant colors makes it not just delicious but also visually appealing. With easy preparation steps, even novice cooks can impress their family and friends!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (preferably dark)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- 1 cup long grain rice, rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chopped chipotle peppers, brown sugar, minced garlic, and lime juice to create the marinade.
- Coat chicken breasts in the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- In another pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rinsed rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked (15-20 minutes).
- Chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix it with the rice and remaining marinade.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Marinate overnight for deeper flavors. Substitute jasmine rice for added fragrance. For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with grilled portobello mushrooms or chickpeas.