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Lemon Garlic Chicken with Rice & Peas

Pan-fried chicken thighs with a lemon and garlic glaze, fluffy rice and sweet peas.

28 min total1 serving572 kcal / serving
high-proteinbudgetfamily-friendly

572

Calories

39g

Protein

63.9g

Carbs

4.4g

Fibre

16.7g

Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless chicken thighs, sliced
  • 180g cooked rice
  • a large handful of frozen peas
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tsp rapeseed oil

Method

  1. 1Fry the chicken in the oil for 8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  2. 2Add the garlic for 30 seconds, then the lemon juice and a splash of water.
  3. 3Boil the peas for 3 minutes and drain.
  4. 4Serve the chicken and juices over the rice with the peas.

Swaps and tips

  • Brown rice adds fibre and costs about the same.

Around £0.94 per serving at supermarket own-brand prices (estimate).

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