Description
Learn how to make a delicious Chicken Scampi Garlic Parmesan Rice dish that is bursting with flavor and perfect for any meal. Try our recipe today!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454 g). chicken tenderloins
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s olive oil
- 1 stick butter, divided
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) s minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoon (8 ml) s salt, divided
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) apple juice
- 1 1/2 cup (360 ml) s uncooked white rice
- 3 cup (720 ml) s chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the chicken tenderloins with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken until it’s golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Take the chicken out of the pan, cover it, and set it aside.
- Melt butter in the pan and add minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, then sauté the garlic for 3 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t burn or darken too much.
- Turn up the heat to medium-high and pour in apple juice. Stir energetically with a wooden spoon to blend the juice with the butter. Continue stirring and cooking for about 5 minutes until the sauce is reduced by half. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this sauce for later use.
- Add the uncooked rice to the pan, stirring and cooking for 3-4 minutes until the rice begins to slightly brown. Pour in the chicken broth and the remaining teaspoon of salt.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to medium-low. Cover the pan and let it cook for 20 minutes, or until the rice is soft. Stir once or twice within the first 15 minutes, but not more.
- Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the rice, then place the chicken on top. Drizzle the reserved sauce over the chicken. Cover the pan, take it off the heat, and let it rest for 5 minutes. If desired, garnish with more parmesan and chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use skinless chicken tenderloins and reduce butter for a healthier dish.
- Stir rice occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spiciness level.
