Lemon Garlic Chicken with Broccoli Cheddar Rice

A flavorful lemon garlic chicken paired with broccoli cheddar rice, perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

• 24 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 whole lemon
• Zest from half a lemon
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp dried parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 cups broccoli, steamed and chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Start by adding the cut-up chicken breast with olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, and pepper to create a marinade. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Cook 1 cup of jasmine rice with 2 cups of chicken broth according to the instructions on the package.
3. Once the liquid in the rice is fully absorbed, mix in the steamed broccoli, butter, shredded cheddar cheese, and garlic powder.
4. Add the marinated chicken to a well-oiled pan on medium-high heat and cook until the chicken is nice and golden brown.
5. Divide the rice and chicken evenly into 4 meal prep containers and top with fresh parsley.

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