This healthy meal for two is perfect for a dine-at-home date night!
Lemon-Pepper Chicken with Grains & Broccoli, 2 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
⅓ cup almond flour
½ teaspoon Our Family® Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon Our Family® Salt
¾ teaspoon Our Family® Ground Black Pepper
1 large egg
1½ tablespoons Our Family® Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch-thick strips
1 pouch (8.8 ounces) Full Circle Market™ Brown Rice & Red Quinoa
½ cup chicken stock
1½ cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup Our Family® Sliced Almonds for garnish (optional)
1. In wide, shallow dish, whisk flour, garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. In separate wide, shallow bowl, whisk egg. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Dip chicken in egg to coat, shaking off excess, then dredge in flour to coat, shaking off excess; add to skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook 7 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°, turning once; transfer to plate.
2. Prepare rice-quinoa blend in microwave oven as label directs. Makes about 1½ cups.
3. In same skillet, heat stock to a boil over high heat; add broccoli. Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 minutes or until broccoli is tender-crisp, stirring frequently. Stir in lemon juice, rice-quinoa blend, and remaining ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Makes about 2 cups.
4. Serve chicken over rice-quinoa mixture garnished with almonds, if desired.
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