Buttery Baked Chicken with Rice Pilaf
10min
35min
4
520
Chef's Note
For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the chicken just before serving. The plant butter creates a rich, golden crust on the chicken while keeping it moist inside.
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Ingredients
4 medium (about 2 lbs total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz plant butter, divided
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cups white rice
1 small yellow onion
2 medium carrots
1 cup frozen peas
3 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Dice the onion and peel and dice the carrots into small pieces.
- 3
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- 4
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- 5
Melt 4 oz (half) of the plant butter in the microwave or in a small saucepan.
- 6
Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch baking dish and brush them with the melted plant butter, then sprinkle evenly with the spice mixture.
- 7
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 8
While the chicken is baking, prepare the rice pilaf. In a medium saucepan with a lid, melt 2 oz of the plant butter over medium heat.
- 9
Add the diced onion and carrots to the saucepan and cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions begin to soften.
- 10
Add the rice to the saucepan and stir to coat with butter. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 11
Add 3 cups of water and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- 12
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- 13
Stir in the frozen peas and the remaining 2 oz of plant butter. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes to warm the peas and melt the butter.
- 14
Fluff the rice pilaf with a fork before serving.
- 15
Serve each chicken breast with a generous portion of the rice pilaf.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
520
35g
45g
22g
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