Description
A flavorful casserole featuring sticky, spicy BBQ chicken thighs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Sear chicken thighs in the skillet until browned, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and place in a baking dish.
- Pour BBQ sauce over the chicken thighs.
- In a bowl, mix cooked rice and half of the shredded cheese.
- Spread the rice mixture around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and chopped green onions.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce for different flavor profiles.
- This can be made ahead and stored in the fridge before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crazy Good Casserole, Sticky Spicy BBQ Chicken Thighs