Herb Crusted Chicken With Garlic Butter Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Herb-Crusted Chicken with Garlic Butter Rice is a delightful English-inspired dinner that combines tender, juicy chicken with fluffy, flavorful rice infused with garlic butter. This meal is perfect for busy evenings when you crave something hearty yet easy to prepare. The chicken is seasoned with a blend of fresh parsley, thyme, lemon juice, and olive oil, then cooked to golden perfection in an air fryer, ensuring juicy results and minimal effort. Meanwhile, the rice is simmered in chicken stock with sautéed garlic and butter, creating a rich and aromatic base to complement the protein-packed chicken. With its combination of lean protein, comforting carbs, and healthy fats, this dish is both satisfying and nourishing. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh parsley, for a wholesome dinner that's sure to impress. Whether you're cooking for yourself or sharing with a loved one, this recipe is a simple yet indulgent way to elevate your evening meal.

Ingredients

• 350G Frohweins Chicken Breast Fillets Supremes Skinless
• 1 Garlic Bulb - 1 Each
• 250G Butter Salted 250G
• NaN Tilda Long Grain Rice
• - Biona Capers In Olive Oil
• 400G Greenfield Himalayan Salt Fine 400G
• 100G Heera Black Pepper Powder 100g
• - Schwartz Flat Leaf Parsley
• - Ducros Dried Thyme
• - Oxo Chicken Stock Cubes
• 250 Ml Trs Lemon Juice 250Ml

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C for about 5 minutes.
2. 2. Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, black pepper, parsley, and thyme to coat evenly.
3. 3. Place the seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
4. 4. While the chicken cooks, rinse the rice thoroughly and set it aside to drain.
5. 5. Heat butter in a medium-sized pan and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
6. 6. Add the rice to the pan and stir well to coat it in the garlic butter mixture.
7. 7. Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
8. 8. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
9. 9. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken for a bright flavor boost.
10. 10. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and transfer it to plates for serving.
11. 11. Slice the chicken breasts and arrange them elegantly atop the garlic butter rice.
12. 12. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve warm.