easy/peasy essentials: scrummy chicken & rice

Name: Easy/Peasy Essentials: Scrummy Chicken & Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 1/2 cup(s) long-grain white rice, or rice of choice; 1 medium chicken breast, boneless, skinless, 6 – 10 ounces (170 – 280g); 1 tablespoon(s) sweet butter, unsalted, more as needed; 1 tablespoon(s) grapeseed oil, or other non-flavored variety; lemon juice, freshly squeezed, to taste; ## DRY SPICES; kosher salt, fine grind, to taste; black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; ## OPTIONAL ITEMS; sesame oil; soy, tamari, or liquid aminos; rice wine vinegar; crushed red pepper flakes; hot sauce, i prefer frank’s

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Feb 13, 2022

You have a hankering for something; however, 1. You do not want to go to the store. 2. You want it to be easy. You poke about the kitchen, and find rice, and some chicken… You are almost there. This recipe is easy to make (about 20 minutes), with simple clean tastes (you can spice it up if you choose). It will serve two, or one with leftovers for the next day. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1/2 cup long-grain white rice, or rice of choice
1 medium chicken breast, boneless, skinless, 6 – 10 ounces (170 – 280g)
1 tablespoon sweet butter, unsalted, more as needed
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, or other non-flavored variety
lemon juice, freshly squeezed, to taste
DRY SPICES
kosher salt, fine grind, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
OPTIONAL ITEMS
sesame oil
soy, tamari, or liquid aminos
rice wine vinegar
crushed red pepper flakes
hot sauce, i prefer frank’s

How To Make easy/peasy essentials: scrummy chicken & rice

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

You will need a saucepan with a lid to cook the rice, and a small skillet to make the chicken.
Step 3

The Chicken I am using breast (white) meat; however, you could use thighs, or even leg meat. Up to you.
Step 4

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 5

Add the rice to the saucepan and cook according to your usual method. When cooked squeeze a bit of lemon juice on it.
Step 6

Rice cooking times usually run about 20 minutes. This gives us ample time to make the chicken.
Step 7

Dice the chicken.
Step 8

Add the butter and oil to a skillet over medium heat, when the butter melts, give the pan a swirl, then add the diced chicken.
Step 9

Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper, and stir until cooked, about 6 - 8 minutes.
Step 10

If you want to make it a bit crisper, then turn up the heat a bit and stir until it begins to brown. But be careful, chicken; especially white meat, can become dry if overcooked. I HATE it when that happens.
Step 11

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 12

Add half the rice to a bowl, and top with half the diced chicken. Add some of the optional items, if desired. Enjoy.
Step 13

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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