Description
Experience the essence of spring with our Delicious Light Spring Chicken & Rice Dinner Plate. This vibrant dish features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of colorful vegetables, all enhanced by zesty lemon. Perfect for light evenings, it’s a delightful meal that brings family and friends together while offering a burst of fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup long-grain rice (such as basmati or jasmine)
- 1 cup mixed fresh vegetables (bell peppers, green peas, carrots)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley and thyme (to taste)
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and finely dice garlic and onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; cook until translucent.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet; cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in rice and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover to simmer until rice absorbs liquid (about 15 minutes).
- After 15 minutes, stir in mixed vegetables and lemon juice; add herbs and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff the dish with a fork before serving, garnishing with extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg