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Lemon Garlic Chicken with Broccoli Cheddar Rice
This Lemon Garlic Chicken with Broccoli Cheddar Rice is the ultimate high-protein meal prep recipe. Juicy chicken breast is marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley, then pan-seared to golden perfection. The rice is cooked in savory chicken broth and stirred together with tender broccoli, butter, and sharp cheddar for a rich, satisfying base.
Lemon Garlic Chicken with Broccoli Cheddar Rice
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Instructions
- Step 1
Place chicken cubes in a Ziploc bag with olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Seal and massage to coat.
- Step 2
Marinate chicken in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Step 3
In a saucepan, combine jasmine rice and chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for about 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Step 4
Remove rice from heat. Add butter, steamed chopped broccoli, garlic powder, and cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
- Step 5
While rice cooks, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and sauté for 8–10 minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Step 6
Divide the broccoli cheddar rice into 4 containers and top each with cooked lemon garlic chicken.
- Step 7
Let cool slightly before refrigerating for meal prep.
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