Chicken Scampi with Garlic Parmesan Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

• Chicken:
  • Boneless chicken breasts (cut into strips) or tenderloins
  • Garlic powder
  • Adobo seasoning (or seasoned salt/salt and pepper)
  • Black pepper
• Rice:
  • Rice (washed and rinsed)
  • Chicken broth
• Other Ingredients:
  • White wine (optional but recommended)
  • Freshly chopped parsley
  • Chopped garlic
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Juice of one lemon
  • Olive oil
  • Stick of butter

Instructions:

Preparing the Chicken:

1. Season the Chicken:
   • Mix chicken strips with garlic powder, adobo seasoning, and black pepper.
2. Cook the Chicken:
   • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
   • Add chicken to the pan and cook until brown and fully done, turning over halfway through. Cook in batches if necessary.
   • Remove cooked chicken and set aside in a bowl.

Preparing the Sauce:

1. Sauté Garlic:
   • Melt butter in the same pan.
   • Add chopped garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes without burning.
2. Add Liquids:
   • Add white wine and lemon juice.
   • Turn heat up to medium-high and stir.
   • Cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture reduces by half. Add a little salt.
   • Reserve about 2 tablespoons of this mixture.

Cooking the Rice:

1. Cook Rice:
   • Add rice to the pan with remaining sauce, cook for 3-4 minutes until rice starts to turn brown.
   • Add chicken broth and a little salt.
   • Bring to a low boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low.
   • Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring 2-3 times during the first 15 minutes.
   • Remove from heat once liquid is absorbed.

Final Steps:

1. Combine & Serve:
   • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over cooked rice.
   • Place chicken on top of the rice.
   • Drizzle reserved butter and garlic mixture over the chicken.
   • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
   • Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.

Presentation & Taste:

• After 5 minutes, uncover and serve.
• Enjoy the dish and engage in quality control with a taste test.

Notes:

• This recipe is described in an enthusiastic and engaging manner, emphasizing the importance of not burning the garlic and ensuring that the rice is perfectly cooked.
• The use of white wine is highlighted as enhancing the dish, but it is noted as optional.
• The final taste test is an essential part of the process, celebrating the flavor and quality of the dish.