NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.5 cup cooked basmati rice

0.5 cup green peas

1 tsp olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp fresh parsley

1 tbsp fresh dill

1 clove garlic

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Season the chicken breast evenly with half of the sea salt and black pepper.

• 2

  Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

• 3

  Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside to rest for 5 minutes.

• 4

  In the same skillet, add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until translucent and aromatic.

• 5

  Stir in the cooked basmati rice and green peas, tossing frequently for 2 minutes to heat through and absorb the pan flavors.

• 6

  Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh parsley, and fresh dill.

• 7

  Season the rice mixture with the remaining sea salt and black pepper.

• 8

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