๐๐ One-Pot Lemon Chicken with Fluffy Rice & Sweet Peas ๐ฅ
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Serves: 4 people
โฑ๏ธ Prep Time: 10 minutes
๐ฅ Cooking Time: 30 minutes
๐ Ingredients (for 4 servings)
๐ 2 chicken fillets (about 300 g), grilled and sliced
๐ 250 g long-grain rice (uncooked)
๐ฑ 150 g peas (fresh or frozen)
๐ 1 lemon (zested + thin slices for cooking)
๐ง 1 small onion, finely sliced
๐ง 1 garlic clove, minced
๐ง Salt & pepper, to taste
๐ซ 2 tbsp olive oil
๐ง 500 ml chicken broth (hot)
๐ฟ 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
๐ช Step-by-Step Preparation Guide
1๏ธโฃ Heat it up!
In a large sautรฉ pan or pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced onion, sautรฉ for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and soft. ๐ง๐ง
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2๏ธโฃ Cook the chicken:
Add the whole chicken fillets to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside. ๐โจ
3๏ธโฃ Toast the rice:
In the same pan, add the uncooked rice. Stir well to coat the grains with the flavorful juices left behind from the chicken. ๐๐
4๏ธโฃ Add liquids and flavor:
Pour in the hot chicken broth, add the peas, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine everything. ๐ง๐๐ฑ
5๏ธโฃ Return the chicken:
Place the chicken fillets back on top of the rice mixture. Add a few thin lemon slices over the chicken for extra zing! ๐๐
6๏ธโฃ Simmer:
Cover the pot and let everything cook gently on low heat for 18-20 minutes, until the rice has absorbed all the liquid and is tender. โณ๐ฅ
7๏ธโฃ Final touches:
Remove the chicken, slice if needed, and return it to the pot. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish and adjust seasoning to your liking. ๐ฟ๐ง
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