Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Chop garlic, zest the lemon, and measure rice and broth.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side). Remove from pot.
- Add minced garlic and thyme to the pot; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Nestle the chicken back into the pot. Cover and reduce heat to low; let simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
- Fluff with a fork after resting for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg