Ingredients
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- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet; cook approximately 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour fresh lemon juice over the cooked chicken and simmer for 1 minute.
- Prepare long-grain rice according to package instructions.
- Serve the chicken atop the fluffy rice, drizzling any remaining pan juices over it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg