Description
Chicken and rice is the perfect solution for busy weeknight dinners, offering a comforting and delicious meal in under 30 minutes. This dish features tender, juicy chicken on a bed of fluffy rice, all simmered together in a savory sauce that will delight your taste buds. Not only does it nourish the body, but it also creates cherished moments around the dinner table with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the chicken with salt and pepper until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add uncooked rice, chicken broth, and soy sauce. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variety. Add vegetables like bell peppers or peas for extra nutrition and crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.