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Hot Honey Chicken & Garlic Butter Rice

Leftover chicken idea- Make this flavorful Crispy Hot Honey Chicken + Garlic Butter Rice meal for an easy weeknight dinner ready in 30 mins.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hot honey chicken, leftovers, weeknight meals
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 563cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • skillet
  • small saucepan
  • Measuring cups & spoons 
  • Stovetop

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Minute Instant Brown Rice
  • 1 cup water * to prepare rice
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 whole cloves of garlic peeled & minced
  • 1 cup leftover chicken *warmed- we used breaded chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons hot honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Prepare Minute Instant Brown Rice according to the package instructions.
  • Place your skillet over medium heat on your stovetop. Add butter to the skillet and once it is melted and starts to sizzle slightly, add your 4 minced garlic cloves. Cook for about 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly, until the garlic becomes fragrant and slightly golden brown.
  • Reduce heat to low and add cooked Minute Instant Brown Rice and saute for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Plate rice evenly and then add warmed, leftover chicken to the top.
  • Swizzle with hot honey and then add Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy right away!

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meal | Calories: 563cal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 183mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 558IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg