NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5.5 oz chicken breast

0.25 cup dry basmati rice

0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

0.5 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp fresh parsley

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Dice the chicken breast into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and season with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 2

  Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the chicken and sear until golden brown on all sides.

• 3

  Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pan, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.

• 4

  Stir in the dry basmati rice, toasting the grains for 1 minute before pouring in the chicken broth and lemon juice.

• 5

  Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender.

• 6

  Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in the lemon zest and fresh parsley.