Name: Lemon Herb Chicken with Garlic Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 5 oz chicken breast; 0.25 cup basmati rice; 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 clove garlic; 0.75 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 0.5 tsp lemon zest; 0.25 tsp dried oregano; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 cup broccoli florets

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Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

In a small saucepan, heat 0.25 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds, then add the basmati rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
While rice cooks, season the chicken breast with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and lemon zest.
Heat the remaining 0.5 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 5 to 7 minutes per side until the exterior is golden and the center is cooked through.
During the last 5 minutes of rice cooking, place a steamer basket with broccoli florets over the rice pot or steam separately until tender-crisp.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 3 minutes. Deglaze the hot skillet with fresh lemon juice, scraping up the browned bits.
Fluff the garlic rice with a fork. Serve the chicken sliced over the rice, drizzled with the lemon pan sauce, alongside the steamed broccoli.

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