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Lemon Garlic Chicken with Broccoli Cheddar Rice
Instructions
1
In a bowl, toss chicken cubes with olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
2
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Set aside.
3
In a pot, combine jasmine rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook covered until rice is tender (about 15 minutes).
4
Once rice is done, stir in butter, garlic powder, steamed broccoli, and shredded cheddar cheese until combined and creamy.
5
Divide broccoli cheddar rice among 4 containers or bowls, then top with cooked lemon garlic chicken.
6
Serve immediately or store in airtight containers for meal prep.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Brine Your Chicken 🧂Salt the chicken cubes 30-40 minutes before cooking to break down proteins and ensure juicy, flavorful results that won't dry out during searing.
- Bloom Garlic in Oil First 🧄Toast minced fresh garlic in olive oil for 30 seconds before adding chicken to release aromatic compounds and prevent burnt, bitter flavors.
- Reserve Lemon Zest for Finishing ✨Add fresh lemon zest in the final 30 seconds of cooking to preserve its bright, volatile oils and prevent them from cooking away into bitterness.
- Cook Rice in Chicken Broth + Butter 🍚Use a 1:1.5 ratio of jasmine rice to chicken broth and add a tablespoon of butter for richer flavor and fluffier grains that won't clump with cheese.
- Fold Cheese Off Heat for Silky Texture 🧀Remove the rice from heat before stirring in sharp cheddar and broccoli to prevent the cheese from breaking down and creating a greasy, separated texture.
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Low Sugar
High Protein
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