Chicken Scampi Garlic Parmesan Rice (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken in lemon-garlic sauce pairs with creamy parmesan rice for a flavorful, comforting main dish.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ For the chicken
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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0.5 teaspoon paprika
→ For the lemon-butter scampi sauce
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 garlic cloves, finely minced
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120 millilitres chicken broth
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
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1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
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0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
→ For the garlic parmesan rice
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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2 garlic cloves, finely minced
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200 grams long-grain white rice
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480 millilitres chicken broth
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50 grams freshly grated parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
# How to Prepare:
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Pat chicken breasts dry and season evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in the skillet and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
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Reduce skillet heat to low. Add butter and garlic. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic.
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Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping the bottom to deglaze. Stir in lemon zest. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes to blend flavours.
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Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon sauce over and let simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
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Add rice to the saucepan and stir to coat, toasting for about 1 minute.
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Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
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Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in parmesan cheese and parsley until creamy and well combined.
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Spoon parmesan rice onto plates. Slice chicken and arrange over rice. Drizzle with remaining scampi sauce from the skillet. Garnish with additional parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired.
# Extra Tips:
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Allow chicken to rest before slicing to retain juiciness.
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Select fresh garlic and real parmesan for optimal flavour.
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For a richer sauce, stir in a splash of cream before serving.