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The Ultimate Chicken Bites in a Pan with Rice & Parsley You’ll Love

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  • Prep Time: 20 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 Minutes
  • Total Time: 45 Minutes
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner

Description

How to make savory chicken bites cooked in a pan with fluffy rice and fresh parsley on the side that’s perfect for a quick, wholesome weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • Main Components:
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Flavor Builders & Aromatics:
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • Essential Seasonings:
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Finishing Touch & Sweetness:
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Prep Ingredients: Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Finely dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves. Halve the lemon. This quick prep sets up your delicious chicken bites.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. This builds a beautiful flavor base.
  3. Brown Chicken: Add the seasoned chicken bites to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Don’t fully cook them yet; just get a nice sear on your chicken bites.
  4. Cook Rice: Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Add the rice and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  5. Finish Dish: Fluff the cooked rice and chicken with a fork. Squeeze the juice from half of the lemon over the chicken bites in a pan with rice, stirring gently to combine all the wonderful flavors.
  6. Garnish & Serve: Stir in the fresh chopped parsley. Cover the pan and let the dish rest for 5 minutes off the heat. Serve your “Ultimate Chicken Bites in a Pan with Rice & Parsley You’ll Love” warm and enjoy.

Notes

Sear chicken lightly during browning, avoiding full cooking, to prevent dry, rubbery chicken bites.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days; reheat gently with a splash of broth.

Brown rice can be used, but it requires more liquid and a longer cooking time; adjust accordingly.

Serve warm, garnished with extra fresh parsley and a lemon wedge, for ultimate comfort and flavor.

Prep seasoned chicken, diced onion, and minced garlic a day ahead to significantly speed up cooking time.

**Allergy Information:** Dairy, Gluten, Soy

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