Description
Chicken Scampi brings together tender chicken pieces with a zesty garlic and lemon sauce. Served over savory garlic parmesan rice, it makes for an easy and delicious meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1-2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- lemon wedges
- additional fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the rice, coating it with the garlic butter. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender. Stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through, around 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add white wine (or chicken broth) and lemon juice, scraping the pan to deglaze. Stir in butter and cook for 2 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or asparagus for added nutrition.
Garnish with extra lemon wedges and parsley for a fresh look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg