NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.33 cup basmati rice

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

0.5 cup yellow onion

0.5 cup carrots

0.25 cup frozen peas

0.75 cup low-sodium chicken broth

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

• 2

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken until golden on all sides.

• 3

  Add the diced onion and carrots to the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

• 4

  Stir in the dry basmati rice and toast for one minute, then pour in the chicken broth.

• 5

  Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.

• 6

  Stir in the frozen peas, cover again, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed.

• 7

  Remove from heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.