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Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice

Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice

  • Total Time: 4 minute
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Halal

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice (basmati or jasmine work great)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (halal-certified)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano until evenly coated.
  2. Heat a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
  3. Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the chicken in a single layer. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
  4. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of butter and the remaining olive oil. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the dry rice to the pan. Stir the rice for 1-2 minutes to toast it slightly and coat it in the garlic butter.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid.
  7. Simmer the rice for 15-18 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
  8. Turn off the heat. Place the cooked chicken back into the pan on top of the rice. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the fresh parsley.
  9. Cover the pan again and let it sit for 5 minutes. This allows the butter to melt and the chicken to heat through.
  10. Fluff the rice with a fork, mixing the chicken and butter throughout. Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.
  • Cook Time: Not specified

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