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30 Minute Dijon, Bacon, Chicken and Rice Bowls on a table with water and radishes.

30 Minute Dijon, Bacon, Chicken and Rice Bowls


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  • Author: Bailey Sissom
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 Bowls 1x

Description

These 30 minute Bacon Honey Mustard Rice Bowls require just 7-ingredients  and one-pot. Juicy chicken, crispy bacon, brown rice and fresh veggies tossed in a tangy honey mustard sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. chicken breast or tenders, diced (I like chicken tenders because they are easier to chop up)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 head broccolini
  • 1/2 cup radishes
  • 6 bacon strips, cut into halves 
  • 2 cups prepared brown rice (highly recommend using pre-cooked frozen rice. 1 bag is the perfect amount)
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/3 cup dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons honey

Instructions

  1. Prepare 1 head broccolini. Trim the stems by cutting off the bottom inch or two, as broccolini stems can be tough. After trimming, separate thick pieces of broccolini. Slice these lengthwise with a sharp knife so they're closer in diameter to the smaller stalks to ensure even cooking. 
  2. Prepare 1/2 cup of radishes. Place the radishes on a cutting board and carefully trim off both ends. Hold the radish firmly with one hand, use the other hand to cut it lengthwise into 2 equal halves. Take one of the radish halves and place it flat side down on the cutting board. Carefully slice it into thin, even slices. 
  3. Prepare the chicken. Dice 1 lb. chicken breast into 1" cubes. Season diced chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (feel free to eyeball the salt + pepper situation). Set aside.
  4. Make the bacon: In a cold skillet, arrange 6 bacon strips (that have been halved) into a single layer (don't let it overlap too much). Turn the skillet to medium heat and cook, flipping the pieces often, until they reach your desired doneness (8-15 minutes). Remove from skillet onto a paper towel lined plate. Reserve the bacon grease in the skillet.
  5. Once bacon has been removed from the skillet, add the chicken pieces in an even layer and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes. Flip chicken and add prepared broccolini heads and sliced radishes to the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid and lower the heat to medium-low for 3 minutes. Remove lid and add 2 cups prepared brown rice3 tablespoons water, 1/3 cup dijon mustard and 1 1/2 teaspoon of honey. Continue cooking until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. and veggies are tender crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  6.  Divide everything into bowls, top with crumbled bacon pieces and serve immediately. 

Notes

Cooking for a crowd: This is a very easy meal to double! Just make sure you have a really large skillet, you may also have to brown the chicken and bacon in batches before adding in the vegetables.

Feeding Picky Eaters: Separate the ingredients into a pile of rice, a pile of chicken, and a pile of broccolini and radishes. For my youngest, I often don't fight the cooked veggies and instead give him a pile of sliced cucumbers or baby carrots—two vegetables that he enjoys and that don't require additional cooking.

Meal Prep: This recipe is perfect for meal prep. The leftovers taste great for 2-3 days when refrigerated in an airtight container. I like to portion mine into individual containers and enjoy for lunch. To serve, reheat in microwave with a damp paper towel over the container (this helps to keep the rice moist).

Vegetarian: Skip the bacon and make tofu honey mustard bowls. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Wrap your tofu in a kitchen towel, and place something heavy like a skillet on top of it (this is important because tofu won't crisp well if it's not extra firm). Cube the tofu and season it with salt and pepper. Sauté the tofu in olive oil or avocado oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Finish the tofu by baking it in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until crispy and golden. Follow the recipe as written to cook the vegetables, rice, and sauce, adding additional olive oil to the pan as needed.

Gluten-Free: All ingredients used in this recipe are naturally gluten-free. Make sure to check the labels for the bacon (some bacon may be processed with gluten-containing ingredients) and the dijon mustard (usually gluten-free but it's always best to check the label).

Low Carb: Sub out the prepared brown rice for cauliflower rice. I purchase cauliflower rice in the freezer section and microwave it according to package directions to keep things simple. 

Dairy-Free: Already is!

  • Prep Time: 5 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 Minutes
  • Category: Quick and Easy
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bowl
  • Calories: 439
  • Sugar: 4.3 g
  • Sodium: 212.3 mg
  • Fat: 15.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 39.3 g
  • Fiber: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 36.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 82.9 mg