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Honey Orange Chicken and Rice

Honey Orange Chicken and Rice

Honey Orange Chicken and Rice is an easy go-to meal for busy nights and weekends. Most of these ingredients will already be in your pantry.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups orange juice, divided
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2/3 cup diced celery
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, cubed
  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp. grated orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp. dried minced onion
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. dried thyme

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup orange juice, honey, soy sauce, cinnamon, ginger and garlic powder. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag and add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. In a saucepan, sauté celery in butter until tender. Add 1 1/2 cups orange juice, rice, water, orange zest, onion, salt and thyme. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  3. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Baste with reserved marinade. Serve chicken with rice.