Garlic Butter Chicken Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Proteins & Grains
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1 pound chicken strips
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1½ cups raw white rice (long-grain, basmati, or jasmine)
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
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3 tablespoons minced garlic, split up (around 10 cloves total)
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Seasoning for poultry (go for cajun if possible)
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Pinch of crushed red chili flakes
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½ teaspoon plain salt
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1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
→ Fats & Liquids
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¼ cup (1 stick) butter, split into portions
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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¾ cup dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio)
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2¾ cups chicken broth (low salt preferred)
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½ cup freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
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Sprinkle chicken tenders on both sides with seasoning. Warm up a skillet on medium-high heat and pour in olive oil. Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side, flipping once. Lower the heat to low.
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When the chicken is just about done, toss in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of garlic. Let it cook for another minute, stirring up the browned bits. Coat the chicken with the mixture, then take it out and cover with foil to keep warm.
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Using the same pan, lower the heat to medium-low and let 4 tablespoons of butter melt along with 1 tablespoon of garlic until it smells amazing. Pour in wine and cook it down for about 3 to 5 minutes. Scoop out ⅓ cup of the juices and set it aside for later.
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Turn up the heat to medium and add in the uncooked rice. Stir it around for about 5 minutes until it's lightly toasted.
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Pour in the chicken stock, salt, and chili flakes. Stir everything to make sure the rice is covered, let it come to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and cover. Cook for about 20 minutes until the rice softens.
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Mix the cooked rice with Parmesan cheese. Cut the chicken into smaller pieces (or keep whole) and arrange it over the rice. Combine the leftover garlic with 3 tablespoons softened butter and the reserved pan juices. Add parsley, drizzle this mixture over the dish, and sprinkle with extra Parmesan if you like.
# Notes:
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One-pan meal from start to finish
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Great option for busy evenings
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On the table in just half an hour