Description
A delicious one-pan meal featuring seared chicken cooked with fluffy rice, infused with spices and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 chicken breasts (sliced, yielding 4 pieces)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp olive oil (plus more for cooking)
- 4 tsp seasoning mix
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 cup rice (rinsed and soaked in water for 30 minutes)
- 2 and 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp lemon juice (added later)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Heat 2 tsp of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Season chicken breasts with spices, lemon juice, and salt.
- Add chicken to the pan, browning on each side for about 4-5 minutes.
- Once browned, add soaked rice, tossing to coat for about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick, stirring gently to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, cover the pan, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15-20 minutes.
- After the rice is tender, stir in peas and additional lemon juice. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure to soak the rice for even cooking. This dish can be easily adapted with quinoa or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 70mg