Chicken Scampi Garlic Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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1 cup jasmine rice
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Water as needed for rice
# Instructions:
01 -
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken strips with salt and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Cook for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits.
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Add chicken broth and lemon juice, and bring to a simmer. Stir the cooked chicken back into the skillet and let it soak up the flavors.
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Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine jasmine rice and water (according to package instructions) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until rice is fluffy and cooked through.
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Stir grated Parmesan cheese into the rice before serving. Serve the chicken scampi on a bed of garlic Parmesan rice, garnished with fresh parsley.