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chicken and rice bowl with a striped napkin

Honey Mustard Chicken and Rice Bowls with Veggies


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Description

A perfectly balanced meal in one bowl, this is a delicious, healthy, and easy dinner!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 10 ounces cauliflower florets
  • 12 ounces halved Brussels sprouts
  • 2 carrots, cut thinly at the diagonal
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For the chicken

  • 1.75 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

For the sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Place the cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and carrots on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle them
    with 2 tablespoons avocado oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until they are browned and tender.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the rice: place 1 1/2 cups white rice and 3 cups chicken stock or water in a pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  4. While the vegetables are cooking, place the chicken breast chunks in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle the seasoning on the chicken pieces and stir until they are evenly coated.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook, undisturbed for 3-4 minutes. Turn the pieces over and cook until cooked through, about another 3-4 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, whisk together 1/4 mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons honey in a small bowl. Set aside.
  7. To assemble the bowls, put 1/4 of the rice in each bowl, then fill with 1/4 of the vegetables and 1/4 of the chicken. Top with 1/4 of the sauce. Enjoy!

 

Notes

Note: for meal prep or make ahead, wait until you reheat and then add the sauce.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: dinner recipe
  • Method: stove and oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 587
  • Sugar: 23.6 grams
  • Fat: 22.6 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 3.3 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 37.4 grams
  • Fiber: 6.8 grams
  • Protein: 56.1 grams