Zesty BBQ Chicken with Lemon Rice and Bell Peppers

1In a large bowl, combine the chicken breasts (2), sliced onion (1 large), lemon (1) juice, lemon (1) zest, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.

2In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

3Once the chicken is cooked, add the sliced bell pepper (1) to the skillet and pour in the BBQ sauce (1 cup). Stir to coat the chicken and peppers evenly. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

4While the chicken is simmering, rinse the rice (1 cup) under cold water (2 cups) until the water (2 cups) runs clear. In a separate pot, bring 2 cups of water (2 cups) to a boil. Add the rinsed rice (1 cup), a pinch of salt, and reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until the rice (1 cup) is tender and the water (2 cups) is absorbed.

5Once the rice (1 cup) is cooked, fluff it with a fork and mix in the remaining lemon (1) zest for added flavor.

6Serve the BBQ chicken and bell peppers over a bed of lemon (1) rice (1 cup), drizzling any extra BBQ sauce (1 cup) from the skillet on top.