Drew S Favorite Lemon Chicken With Rice And Peas Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons flour

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Salt and pepper

Juice & Zest of 1/2 lemon

2 1/2 cups chicken stock

1 inch garlic paste

1 tablespoon butter

1 1/2 cups instant rice

1/2 cup frozen peas

Preparation

PREP CHICKEN Dice chicken breasts in to 1 inch pieces Salt and pepper chicken Put flour on a plate an dredge chicken shaking off excess flour.

COOK RICE Bring 1 1/2 cups of chicken stock to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Add rice & peas and bring back up to boil. Turn off heat and cover.

MEANWHILE COOK CHICKEN Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat Add chicken pieces and lemon zest. Cook turning occasionally until chicken is browned. Add remaining 1 cup of chicken stock and garlic stir to combine. Lower heat to medium and cook until bubbly and sauce is thick - about 4-5 minutes.

FINISH MEAL Add butter to chicken and sauce mix. Turn off heat. Add lemon juice and stir to combine. Serve chicken and sauce over rice and peas.