Chicken & Rice Parmesan (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Proteins & Grains
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1 pound of chicken strips
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1½ cups of raw white rice (jasmine, basmati, or long-grain)
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
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3 tablespoons of garlic, finely chopped, split portions (around 10 cloves)
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Seasoning for poultry (cajun flavor works best!)
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Half a teaspoon of crushed red chili flakes
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Quarter teaspoon of salt
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A tablespoon of fresh parsley, chopped up small
→ Fats & Liquids
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2 tablespoons of olive oil
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1 stick of butter (½ cup total), separated into portions
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¾ cup of dry white wine (Pinot Grigio is a good choice!)
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2¾ cups of chicken broth with low sodium
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½ cup of parmesan cheese (grated or shredded, good quality)
# Instructions:
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Season both sides of the chicken pieces. Heat a skillet on medium-high with olive oil. Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side, flipping once. Then, turn the temperature to low.
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When the chicken is almost done, drop in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of the chopped garlic. Cook for another minute while stirring and scraping up the browned bits. Coat the chicken all over with this mixture. Take out the chicken and cover it with foil to keep warm.
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Using the same skillet but on medium-low heat, add 4 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of garlic. Let it cook for a bit until you can smell the garlic. Stir in the wine and let the mixture reduce for 3 to 5 minutes. Take out and save ⅓ cup of this liquid for later.
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Crank up the heat to medium, toss in the raw rice, and stir it around for about 5 minutes in the skillet to toast it lightly.
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Pour in the chicken broth, salt, and chili flakes. Make sure all the rice is covered with the liquid. Let it come to a light bubble, then reduce to a low simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 20 minutes, just until the rice softens up.
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Stir in the parmesan with the rice. Optionally slice the cooked chicken or leave the pieces whole and arrange them over the rice. Combine the rest of the garlic with 3 tablespoons of softened butter and the saved pan juice. Add parsley to this and pour it over the dish. Sprinkle on more parmesan if you’d like!
# Notes:
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Entire meal gets cooked in one skillet
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A lifesaver on busy weeknights
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Done and ready in half an hour