Solo Chicken Breast and Pink Rice Pilaf
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 44 minutes
Servings: 1
Description:
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with this Solo Chicken Breast and Pink Rice Pilaf recipe. The vibrant hues of pomegranate and lime infuse a delightful balance to the sweetness of onion, rendering your rice with a subtle pink glow. This dish, thoughtfully crafted for one, transforms your lunch into a luxurious affair, perfectly complemented by a side dish.
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Chicken, White Rice, Poultry, Rice, Meat, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 562.1
- Fat Content: 10.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 78.5mg
- Sodium Content: 114.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 83.4g
- Fiber Content: 3.5g
- Sugar Content: 28.1g
- Protein Content: 33.5g
Ingredients:
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 pomegranate
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/3 onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup white rice
Instructions:
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Prepare Pomegranate:
- Make several long cuts through the husk of a pomegranate.
- Hold it under water in a large bowl, and break it apart.
- Skim off the parts that float, then drain in a colander.
- Put the red pomegranate seeds in a food blender and grind on high for a minute.
- Strain the liquid through a sieve into a measuring cup.
- Add the lime juice and enough additional water to make a total of 2/3 cup liquid.
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Cooking:
- Put the olive oil into a frying pan, add the butter, and once melted, add the onion.
- Stir the onion until the flesh is nearly clear, then add the chicken and continue to stir until the meat starts to look white.
- Add the rice, stir until all the grains are covered in the oil/butter, and then add the liquid.
- Turn the heat down to the lowest setting, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and cook for 15 minutes.
- At the end of the 15 minutes, turn off the heat.
- DO NOT REMOVE THE LID, and let it sit for another 15 minutes.
Indulge in the sensory delight of this Solo Chicken Breast and Pink Rice Pilaf, where every bite is infused with the richness of flavors and the warmth of a homemade meal. Perfect for a solitary dining experience or a peaceful lunch retreat, this recipe offers a harmonious blend of health and taste, making it a cherished addition to your culinary repertoire.
