If you don't have one already I would invest in a Foreman grill; sears the outsides and keeps the insides juicy... I also use tajin seasoning works wonders my friend chipolte n lime juice flavor if u like that kind of stuff... As for the rice I prefer imitation spray butter and some sea salt if I don't cook it in chicken stock as mentioned above... Hope this helps.. Seasoning at tajin.com I believe