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BBQ Rice Recipe

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Yes, you can make this BBQ Rice recipe on your BBQ! Your grill is a versatile appliance that you can use in many non-traditional ways to cook just about anything. This BBQ brown rice recipe is just one of those and is the perfect side dish for any BBQ, picnic, or potluck. Did I mention that this rice has a great BBQ flavor and turns out fantastic!

Are you looking for some other great side dishes? Why not check out this Grilled Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe? It is super easy and tastes great! Are you looking for something a little smoky? How about this great Smoked Corn On The Cob recipe.

Small bowl of BBQ brown rice with a spoon in the bowl.

Not only can you make this rice on your grill or side burner, but the BBQ flavor in the rice really shines through!

HELPFUL ITEMS FOR THIS RECIPE

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O-Yaki Heat Resistant Gloves

Cast Iron Skillet Set 10 Inch &12 Inch, W/ Lid

Serving Spoons Set

Spoon full of BBQ rice over a pan of rice.

Look at that beautiful brown rice ready to be served to your family and friends. Best of all, you can have it on the table in about an hour!

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE BBQ rice?

Ingredients for BBQ rice laid out on a wooden countertop.

The shopping list for this rice side dish is really pretty short, considering it is a bit of this and a bit of that. I like to use brown rice in this recipe. It adds so much more flavor to the dish and is a healthier option than regular white rice.

INGREDIENTS

  • Brown rice
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Red onion
  • Jalapeno
  • Bell pepper
  • Butter
  • Garlic
  • Chili powder
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • Kosher salt
  • BBQ sauce
  • Chicken broth
  • Water
  • Liquid smoke
  • Green onions
  • Cilantro (garnish)

HOW TO MAKE BBQ rice

Start by soaking the rice in a large bowl of water for 10 minutes. Drain the rice and set it aside. Heat a heavy frypan or skillet with a lid over medium heat on your grill or side burner.

Add the olive oil, onions, jalapeno, and bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then make a well in the center of the pan and add the butter, allowing it to melt. Once melted, add the rice and let sizzle for about 3-4 minutes. Stir to combine and saute for 8 minutes.

Add the garlic, chili powder, pepper, and Kosher salt and stir to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes, then add the BBQ sauce, stir and cook for 3 minutes.

Mix the chicken broth, water, and liquid smoke in a measuring cup and pour over the rice. Increase the heat and cook uncovered until it starts to boil.

Once it starts to boil, add the green onions, stir and cover the pan. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, stir the rice and cover again for another 3 minutes, then turn off the heat. Keep the pan on the grill or side burner covered for about 10 more minutes or until all the moisture is absorbed.

BBQ rice in a large skillet ready to be served, garnished with chopped green onions.

Remove the lid and fluff the rice. Garnish with additional green onions and cilantro if desired. This easy side dish is the perfect accompaniment to anything you are grilling, from pork to beef to chicken.

BBQ rice served in a small brown bowl with a fork

This is a recipe that you are going to want to keep handy when you are grilling. It’s wonderfully tasty, and using the brown rice adds a healthy spin to this delicious side dish!

Closeup of small bowl of BBQ brown rice.

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Looking for a great side dish, look no further than this amazing BBQ rice recipe. Using brown rice really adds a wonderful flavor to this dish!

Pin it HERE!!

Looking for a great side dish, look no further than this amazing BBQ rice recipe. Using brown rice really adds a wonderful flavor to this dish!

BBQ Rice Recipe

Ken Noland
This BBQ rice recipe is simple, easy and super tasty; plus, using brown rice adds a ton of flavor and a healthier twist to this great side dish!
4.86 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 55 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Grilling
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 jalapeño diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 cup bbq sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tsp liquid smoke
  • ½ cup chopped green onions
  • Cilantro and additional green onions as garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add rice to a large bowl and soak in water for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse the rice and set it aside.
  • Heat a heavy frying pan with a lid over medium heat on your grill or side burner.
  • Once hot, add the olive oil and swirl to coat.
  • Next, add the onion, jalapeño, and bell pepper, and sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Push everything to the sides of the pan to create an empty space in the center. Add the butter and melt.
  • Once melted, add the rice to the pan and let sizzle for 4 minutes. Stir to combine, and sauté for 8 minutes. Add the minced garlic, chili powder, pepper, and salt and stir. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Next, stir the bbq sauce into the rice. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Combine chicken broth, water, and liquid smoke in a bowl with a pour spout. Pour over the rice and increase the heat. Cook uncovered until the liquid starts to boil. (About 5 minutes)
  • Once boiling, add the green onions. Stir and cover the pan. Reduce the heat to low.
  • After 15 minutes, remove the cover and stir the rice. Cover and simmer for 3 more minutes, then turn off the heat. Keep the pan on the stove with the lid on until all the moisture has been absorbed. (About 10 minutes)
  • Remove the cover and fluff the rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro and enjoy!

Equipment

O-Yaki Heat Resitant Gloves -Non-Slip Washable Long Kitchen Gloves for Barbecue, Cooking, Baking, Cutting
O-Yaki Heat Resitant Gloves -Non-Slip Washable Long Kitchen Gloves for Barbecue, Cooking, Baking, Cutting
MICHELANGELO Cast Iron Skillet Set 10 Inch &12 Inch, Preseasoned Cast Iron Skillets With Lid, Iron Skillets for Cooking with Silicone Handle & Scrapers, 10″ & 12″
Serving Spoons x 3, Slotted Spoons x 3, AOOSY 8.7 inches Utility Advanced Performance Skimmer Perforated, 8 3/4" Stainless Steel Serving Spoons Set for Buffet Can Banquet Cooking Kitchen Basics
Serving Spoons x 3, Slotted Spoons x 3, AOOSY 8.7 inches Utility Advanced Performance Skimmer Perforated, 8 3/4″ Stainless Steel Serving Spoons Set for Buffet Can Banquet Cooking Kitchen Basics

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 880mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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