Description
Experience the warmth of Tasty Healthy Chicken and Rice Recipes, where juicy chicken meets fluffy rice for a comforting meal that evokes nostalgia. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. With its delightful flavors and nutritious ingredients, it’s a dinner option that promises to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped onions for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray an oven-safe baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic, and soy sauce; marinate for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add rice and chicken broth; stir gently and cover, cooking according to package instructions (15-20 minutes).
- Layer cooked rice in baking dish with marinated chicken, drizzling any remaining marinade on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve warm drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg