Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
8 unit

eggs

whisked

2 lbs

chicken breasts

cut into bite-sized pieces

4 cup

white rice

uncooked

1 tbsp

honey

drizzled

36 ounce

barbecue sauce

used as marinade

2 tbsp

salt

2 tbsp

pepper

ground

2 cup

milk

Step 1
~4 min

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2
~4 min

Place the chicken in a bag with the barbecue sauce (or marinade) and seal the bag.

Step 3
~4 min

Shake the bag to coat the chicken evenly.

Step 4
~4 min

Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for one hour.

Step 5
~4 min

Prepare the rice according to your preferred method.

Step 6
~4 min

If using the variation: Place the rice in a pot and heat.

Step 7
~4 min

Slice butter into the pot (approximately 2 tablespoons per 3 cups of rice).

Step 8
~4 min

Stir the rice and butter until the butter melts and the rice is warm.

Step 9
~4 min

Add water (2 parts water to 1 part rice) and cover the pot.

Step 10
~4 min

Reduce heat to medium-low and let the rice cook.

Step 11
~4 min

While the rice cooks, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until fluffy.

Step 12
~4 min

Pour the egg mixture into a large pan and cook scrambled eggs.

Step 13
~4 min

Once the eggs are done, cook the marinated chicken in the pan, avoiding overcrowding.

Step 14
~4 min

Check the rice to ensure the water has been absorbed and the rice has expanded.

Step 15
~4 min

Combine the cooked rice, scrambled eggs, and chicken in a large mixing bowl.

Step 16
~4 min

Drizzle honey over the mixture and mix well.

Step 17
~4 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust honey to taste

Use leftover cooked chicken

Add vegetables for added nutrients

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Chicken can be marinated ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Miso soup
Edamame

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Fusion

Cultural Significance

Family meal

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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