Description
Juicy seared chicken brushed with spicy honey, served over warm rice or quinoa with crisp-tender mixed vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 to 1¼ lb total)
- ½ cup hot honey sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa, kept warm
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots suggested)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or a neutral oil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rice or quinoa according to package directions and keep warm.
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil; swirl to coat.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and sear for 6–7 minutes per side until browned and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F.
- Remove the chicken to a cutting board and brush with hot honey; let rest for 5 minutes.
- Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and sauté for 4–6 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Slice the chicken and assemble bowls with rice or quinoa, vegetables, and chicken. Drizzle with extra hot honey if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with firm tofu or tempeh. Can meal prep components separately and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American