Garlic Parmesan Rice Takes This Chicken Scampi to the NEXT LEVEL

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat content.

white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth provides flavor without alcohol.

parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Pecorino is often less expensive and offers a similar taste.

chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are cheaper and juicier.

Cut boneless chicken breast into strips or use pre-cut tenderloins.

Wash and rinse the rice.

Season the chicken with garlic powder, adobo seasoning, and black pepper, mixing with hands.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add chicken to the pan and cook until brown and fully cooked, in two batches.

Remove cooked chicken to an empty bowl and set aside.

Melt butter in the same pan and add chopped garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes without burning.

Add white wine and lemon juice to the pan, stirring and cooking for about 5 minutes until reduced by half, adding a little salt.

Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the mixture.

Add rice to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until it starts to turn brown.

Add chicken broth and a little salt to the rice, bringing it to a low boil.

Cover the pan, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring 2-3 times during the first 15 minutes.

After 20 minutes, remove the cover and mix the rice, ensuring the liquid is absorbed.

Turn off the heat and sprinkle parmesan cheese over the rice.

Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and drizzle the reserved butter and garlic mixture over the chicken.

Sprinkle with chopped parsley and more parmesan cheese, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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