Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- Juice and zest from 2 fresh lemons
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear.
- Marinate chicken breasts in lemon juice, garlic, soy sauce, and a pinch of salt for at least 10 minutes.
- Cook rice in chicken broth according to package instructions.
- Sauté marinated chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side).
- Add reserved marinade to the pan with the chicken and let it simmer briefly before mixing in cooked rice.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg