NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.33 cup basmati rice

0.66 cup chicken broth

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp ghee

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup carrot

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp fresh parsley

0.5 tsp fresh thyme

PREPARATION

• 1

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 2

  Season the chicken pieces with sea salt and black pepper, then sear in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through.

• 3

  Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

• 4

  In the same skillet, add the ghee, diced onion, and carrot, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

• 5

  Stir in the minced garlic and dry basmati rice, toasting the grains for about 1 minute until they become slightly opaque.

• 6

  Pour in the chicken broth and add the fresh thyme, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.

• 7

  Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is fully absorbed.

• 8

  Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork.

• 9

  Stir the cooked chicken and fresh parsley back into the rice and serve immediately.