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Herbed Butter Rice with Creamy Chicken

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Fluffy garlic butter rice with fresh herbs served alongside tender chicken in a creamy sauce — balanced with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and lime.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups water or broth
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
  • 2 chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Chopped herbs for garnish
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Cucumber slices
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  1. In a pot, melt butter and sauté sliced garlic until golden and fragrant.
  2. Add rinsed basmati rice and stir to coat in the garlic butter.
  3. Pour in water or broth, season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Cook for 12–15 minutes until rice is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
  4. Once cooked, fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped herbs.
  5. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the sliced chicken breasts until browned and cooked through.
  6. Add cream, minced garlic, chili flakes, salt, and pepper to the pan. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until sauce is thickened and creamy.
  7. Plate the herbed butter rice with creamy chicken on the side. Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and lime wedges.
  8. Garnish with additional fresh herbs and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness if preferred.
  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half or milk instead of cream.
  • Adjust chili flakes based on your spice preference.

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