Perfect Skillet Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( be sure to use chicken breasts that are roughly the same size to ensure even cooking, 6-8 oz eac)
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tbsp canola oil
1 medium onion, minced
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups long- grain rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
5 scallions, sliced thin
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Directions:

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
Dredge the chicken in flour to coat and shake off any excess.
Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
Brown the chicken well on ONE SIDE ONLY, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Add more canola oil to the pan, add the onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and return to medium-high heat until softened, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Stir in the rice thoroughly and let toast for about 30 seconds.
Stir in the wine and let the rice absorb it completely, about 1 minute.
Stir in the broth, scraping up any browned bits.
Nestle the chicken into the rice, browned side facing up, including any accumulated juices.
Cover and cook over medium heat until the thickest part of the chicken registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes.
Transfer the chicken to a clean plate. Gently brush off and discard any rice clinging to the chicken, then tent the chicken with foil and set aside.
Return the skillet of rice to medium-low heat, cover, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 8 to 12 minutes longer.
Off the heat, sprinkle the peas over the rice, cover, and let warm through, about 2 minutes.
Add the scallions and lemon juice to the rice.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with the chicken and lemon wedges.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	286.03 Kcal (1198 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.37g	17%
Cholesterol	29.27mg	10%
Sodium	283.81mg	12%
Potassium	572.54mg	12%
Total Carbs	25.38g	8%
Sugars	3.76g	15%
Dietary Fiber	3.36g	13%
Protein	19.36g	39%
Vitamin C	16.4mg	27%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	50mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	61.75 Kcal (259 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.45g	17%
Cholesterol	6.32mg	10%
Sodium	61.27mg	12%
Potassium	123.61mg	12%
Total Carbs	5.48g	8%
Sugars	0.81g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	13%
Protein	4.18g	39%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	27%
Iron	0.4mg	9%
Calcium	10.8mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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