10/17/2024
🍗 Delicious Marinated Chicken with Veggie Rice Recipe 🍚
Ingredients:
1. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2. 3 tablespoons olive oil
3. 2 tablespoons soy sauce
4. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
5. 2 garlic cloves, minced
6. 1 teaspoon paprika
7. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Vegetable Rice:
1. 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice
2. 2 cups chicken broth or water
3. 1 tablespoon olive oil
4. 1 onion, chopped
5. 1 bell pepper, diced
6. 1 carrot, diced
7. 1 zucchini, diced
8. 1/2 cup peas, fresh or frozen
9. Salt and pepper to taste
10. Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
1. Marinate the Chicken:
- Mix olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Cook the Chicken:
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the marinated chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing.
3. Prepare the Vegetable Rice:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add bell pepper, carrot, and zucchini, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in rice and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes.
- Stir in peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Serve:
- Plate the vegetable rice and top with slices of marinated chicken.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Enjoy this flavorful meal that serves 4!