DREW'S FAVORITE LEMON CHICKEN WITH RICE AND PEAS

DREW'S FAVORITE LEMON CHICKEN WITH RICE AND PEAS image

Yield 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons flour
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
Juice & Zest of 1/2 lemon
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 inch garlic paste
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups instant rice
1/2 cup frozen peas

Steps:

PREP CHICKEN Dice chicken breasts in to 1 inch pieces Salt and pepper chicken Put flour on a plate an dredge chicken shaking off excess flour. COOK RICE Bring 1 1/2 cups of chicken stock to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Add rice & peas and bring back up to boil. Turn off heat and cover. MEANWHILE COOK CHICKEN Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat Add chicken pieces and lemon zest. Cook turning occasionally until chicken is browned. Add remaining 1 cup of chicken stock and garlic stir to combine. Lower heat to medium and cook until bubbly and sauce is thick - about 4-5 minutes. FINISH MEAL Add butter to chicken and sauce mix. Turn off heat. Add lemon juice and stir to combine. Serve chicken and sauce over rice and peas.