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