Description
Chicken Over Rice is a comforting and flavorful dish that transforms any meal into a special occasion. This recipe features tender chicken breasts served on a fluffy bed of aromatic rice, all drizzled with a savory sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, it’s easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and spices, ensuring that every bite is delightful and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping fresh items.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and lower the heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in the same skillet until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in rice for about one minute to absorb flavors.
- Add chicken broth; nestle the seared chicken back in, cover, and cook on low for about 20 minutes until the rice absorbs all liquid.
- Combine soy sauce, lemon juice, cumin, and paprika in a bowl; drizzle over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg