Description
A vibrant, high-protein meal blending tender golden chicken with fresh zucchini and a savory garlic cream sauce over fluffy jasmine or basmati rice. This modern American dish uses seasonal produce and no animal fats, offering a lean yet indulgent profile perfect for summer.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs chicken breast slices, thinly sliced against the grain
2 cups cooked white rice (basmati or jasmine)
2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
4 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, finely chopped
cold water for rinsing rice
sea salt to taste (optional)
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Rinse white rice in cold water until clear
Cook rice separately in a large pot with 2.5 cups water
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick pan for chicken
Cook chicken slices 3-4 minutes per side until golden, transfer to plate
Saute 1 tbsp oil with garlic clove until golden (1-2 minutes)
Add zucchini to pan, cook 2-3 minutes until just tender
Drizzle 1/2 cup chicken broth into pan, let reduce by half
Stir in heavy cream and sauté mixture; season with pepper
Add chicken back to pan with sauce, warm through
divide rice into 4 bowls, top with chicken mixture and zucchini
sprinkle fresh herbs over each bowl
Notes
For dairy-free: use coconut cream and check rice for gluten-free labeling.
To preserve zucchini texture: sauté after chicken to utilize residual pan heat.
Storage: refrigerate up to 3 days, separate sauce and toppings to prevent sogginess.
Customization: add cherry tomatoes or preserved lemons for extra summer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 85mg