One-Pan Lebanese Chicken with Cilantro Rice

Ingredients

• •2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• •1/2 tsp garlic powder
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •1 cup basmati rice
• •2 cups chicken broth
• •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• •1/2 lemon, juiced
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Season the chicken breasts with cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.

4. 4

   Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover to keep warm.

5. 5

   In the same skillet, add the basmati rice and stir for about 1 minute until lightly toasted.

6. 6

   Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes or until the rice is tender.

7. 7

   Stir in the chopped cilantro and lemon juice, fluff with a fork.

8. 8

   Serve the chicken on top of the cilantro rice.