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Lemon Garlic Chicken

• From: National Chicken Council

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless

• 1 Tbs margarine

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups water

• 3/4 cup uncooked rice

• 2 chicken bouillon cubes

• 1 lemon, halved

• 1/2 cup frozen broccoli

• 1/2 cup frozen carrots

• 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower

One-pot meals like this lemony-garlic chicken with rice and vegetables make for a simple weeknight meal.

Directions

• Melt margarine in large non-stick skillet. Add chicken; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes or until light brown. Add garlic and cook briefly.
• Add water, uncooked rice, bouillon cubes, and juice from one lemon half. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
• Add broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower; continue cooking 5 minutes or until internal juices of chicken run clear.
• Cut remaining lemon half into slices and use for garnish.