NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.5 cup cooked basmati rice

0.25 cup green peas

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp fresh parsley

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Pat the chicken breast dry and season both sides evenly with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 2

  Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

• 3

  Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest. In the same skillet, add the finely diced yellow onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until translucent.

• 4

  Stir in the cooked basmati rice and green peas, tossing frequently until the rice is heated through and the peas are bright green.

• 5

  Turn off the heat and fold in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley to brighten the flavors.

• 6

  Slice the rested chicken breast into strips and serve it over the warm rice pilaf.