Chicken Scampi With Garlic Parmesan Rice

材料

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin strips)

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

For the Garlic Parmesan Rice:

1 tablespoon butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup long grain white rice

2 ¼ cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

手順

Prepare the Garlic Parmesan Rice:

In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the rice and toast it for 1-2 minutes.

Simmer the Rice:

Add chicken broth to the pan and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Finish the Rice:

Remove the pot from heat. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Keep covered and set aside.

Cook the Chicken:

While the rice cooks, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Add Garlic:

Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

Finish the Scampi:

Squeeze in the lemon juice and toss everything together. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve:

Spoon the garlic Parmesan rice onto plates and top with the chicken scampi mixture. Garnish with extra Parmesan