Chicken Tenders With Lemon Spinach Rice

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 3

Tasty Chicken Tenders With Lemon Spinach Rice

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 tablespoon salted butter
	1 lb chicken tenders
	2 medium garlic cloves , minced
	1 1/2 cups rice , brown , whole grain , instant
	14 1/2 ounces chicken broth
	1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
	2 teaspoons lemon zest , freshly grated
	2 cups Baby Spinach , fresh

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

466

Sugar

Fat

10g

This recipe for Chicken Tenders With Lemon Spinach Rice is a quick and easy one-skillet meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The chicken tenders are seasoned with garlic and cooked with brown rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest, which provides just the right amount of citrusy goodness to the dish. The baby spinach is then added to the rice mixture, which wilts perfectly while adding a healthy boost of nutrients to the meal. This recipe is a great way to jazz up a typical chicken and rice dinner with just a few simple ingredients.

Instructions

1.	Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2.	Add the chicken tenders and garlic, cook until golden brown.
3.	Add rice, chicken broth, lemon juice and lemon zest to the skillet, and bring to a boil.
4.	Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
5.	Stir the spinach into the rice mixture.
6.	Let sit for a couple of minutes to allow the spinach to wilt.
7.	Serve hot.

PROS

This recipe is a great source of protein and fiber.

The lemon zest adds a refreshing and tangy flavor to the dish.

This dish can be prepared in just 30 minutes and only requires one skillet.

CONS

Chicken tenders may not be the healthiest cut of chicken as they tend to be higher in fat.

The white rice used in this recipe may not be as nutritious as brown rice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein that can help build and repair muscle tissue.
Spinach contains a variety of vitamins and minerals like iron and calcium, which contribute to healthy bones.
Lemon zest contains limonene, which has been shown in studies to have potential anticancer effects.