Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: Zest and juice lemons, chop garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, zest, garlic, soy sauce, and a splash of chicken broth; pour over the cooked chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Rinse rice under cold water. In another pot, bring chicken broth to a boil, add rice, cover, and reduce heat; cook for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff rice with a fork, place on plates, top with chicken slices, and drizzle extra sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Citrus
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg