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A steaming bowl of garlic chicken and rice topped with fresh green parsley.

High Protein Garlic Chicken Rice

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1.5 cups long -grain white rice, rinsed
  • 6 cloves garlic , minced
  • 3 cups low -sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sal t
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the cubed chicken breast and sear until golden brown on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir for 2 minutes to toast the grains.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt, pepper, and onion powder.
  6. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
  7. Simmer for 15-18 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
  8. Remove from heat and let the dish sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
  9. Fluff the rice with a fork, incorporate the fresh parsley, and serve immediately.