Description
Succulent chicken and rice bowls showcase Middle Eastern culinary magic, blending aromatic spices with creamy garlic sauce. Delightful flavors and simple ingredients make this dish a quick weeknight meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 4–6 cloves fresh garlic
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse long-grain rice under cold water, then transfer to a saucepan with water. Bring to a rolling boil, lower heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is completely absorbed.
- Prepare a skillet with vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, cooking approximately 6-7 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and allow brief resting period.
- Utilizing the same skillet, gently sauté minced garlic until aromatic and releasing its rich fragrance. Pour in heavy cream and soy sauce, whisking continuously for roughly 5 minutes until sauce reaches a smooth, thickened consistency.
- Slice the rested chicken into uniform pieces and return to the skillet. Gently coat chicken with creamy sauce, warming through for an additional 2-3 minutes to ensure even temperature and flavor distribution.
- Delicately fluff the cooked rice using a fork, then portion into serving bowls. Elegantly arrange saucy chicken atop the rice, finishing with optional garnishes for enhanced visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Choose rice with low starch content like basmati or jasmine for fluffier texture that prevents clumping.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure perfect golden-brown searing and crispy exterior.
- Temper heavy cream by gradually adding it to hot skillet prevents sauce from breaking or separating.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce if watching salt intake, allowing better control of overall dish seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg