Garlic Parmesan Chicken Scampi (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 2 large chicken breasts, thinly sliced

→ Dairy

02 - 45g unsalted butter
03 - 60g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 120ml heavy cream

→ Produce

05 - 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
06 - 15g fresh parsley, finely chopped

→ Pantry

07 - 30ml olive oil
08 - 45ml fresh lemon juice
09 - 360ml chicken broth
10 - 200g long-grain white rice
11 - 2.5g fine sea salt
12 - 1.2g freshly ground black pepper
13 - 0.6g crushed red pepper flakes

# Instructions:

01 - Thinly slice the chicken breasts into uniform strips. Season thoroughly with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
02 - In a large skillet, heat 15ml of olive oil and 15g of butter over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken strips in small batches until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
03 - Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining 30g of butter to the same skillet and allow it to melt. Add the minced garlic and sauté gently for approximately one minute, until fragrant but not browned.
04 - Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the 45ml of fresh lemon juice and 120ml of chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and reduce for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken.
05 - Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, combine the 200g of long-grain white rice with the remaining 240ml of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
06 - Once the rice is cooked, stir in the 120ml of heavy cream and 60g of freshly grated Parmesan cheese until well combined and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as necessary.
07 - Return the seared chicken strips to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce. Gently toss to coat the chicken. Allow it to warm through on low heat for about 2 minutes.
08 - Portion the creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice onto serving plates. Top generously with the chicken scampi. Garnish with the finely chopped fresh parsley and additional freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For a lighter alternative, substitute light cream for heavy cream.
02 - Enhance nutritional value by incorporating vegetables such as broccoli florets or fresh spinach into the cooked rice.
03 - To intensify the spice level, increase the quantity of crushed red pepper flakes or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
04 - For a traditional variation, prepare this dish using shrimp instead of chicken.
05 - Achieve optimal flavor and texture by utilizing freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

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