Garlicky Chicken and Rice

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 cup rice
• 4 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

1. 01

   Season the 2 chicken breasts generously with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

2. 02

   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp cooking oil and sear the chicken breasts for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

3. 03

   Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 04

   Pour in 1 1/2 cups water, season with 1/2 tsp salt, and bring to a boil.

5. 05

   Stir in the 1 cup rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender.

6. 06

   Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and heat through for 2 minutes. Serve hot.