2019 Week 44 Mason Jar Chicken and Rice bowl

For the next several weeks, I will be bringing back some favorite recipes and menu’s from several years ago.  I hope you enjoy.  To access the recipe you can also click here.

Ingredients
1/2 cup  uncooked brown rice
24 ounces uncooked, boneless, skinless chicken breast
Dash salt
Dash pepper
2 teaspoons + 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (gluten free)
3/4 cup (75 grams) chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
1/2 cup (70 grams) diced onion (about 1⁄2 small onion)
1 1/2 cups (195 grams) frozen peas and carrots, thawed 1/4 cup (10 grams) chopped basil
Directions
  1. Cook brown rice according to package directions.
  2. To grill chicken, preheat grill to high. Place chicken breasts between two pieces of wax paper and, using a meat mallet, pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and lightly rub with 2 teaspoons olive oil. To prevent sticking, lightly oil the grill grate before adding chicken. Cook chicken until firm to the touch, about 2-3 minutes per side. (Alternatively, you may bake or cook chicken in a skillet on the stovetop until firm and opaque throughout.)
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, honey, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Add celery, onion, peas and carrots, and brown rice; toss to coat. Divide rice mixture into 4 servings (about 3/4 cups rice mixture or 137 grams each). Top each with about 4 ounces grilled chicken. Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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