Herb Your Enthusiasm
Pan-Seared Herb-Crusted Chicken Breast with Lemon Rice and Angel Hair Duo
45 minutes
Serves 4
DinnerItalianGluten-freeDairy-freeNut-freeShellfish-freeSoy-free
Herb's take
This Italian-inspired fusion dinner lets you flex your stovetop skills with a double-starch medley and a bright, herbaceous chicken. You’ll learn how to coax flavor out of fresh herbs and make both rice and pasta work together instead of fighting for center stage.
Ingredients
Yield
4
Instructions
- 01Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- 02Combine rosemary and tarragon in a small bowl. Press the herb mixture onto both sides of each chicken breast, pressing to adhere.
- 03Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove to a plate and tent loosely with foil to rest.
- 04Wipe out the skillet. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and cook, stirring, until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 05Stir in the rice and broken angel hair pasta, and cook, stirring frequently, until both the rice and pasta are lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 06Pour in the chicken broth and add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is nearly tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- 07Remove the lid, stir in the lemon zest and juice. Continue to cook uncovered for 2 to 3 more minutes, stirring gently, until all liquid is absorbed and the rice and pasta are tender.
- 08Remove from heat. Fluff the rice and pasta mixture with a fork, then stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil and half of the chopped chives.
- 09Slice the rested chicken breasts on a bias. Serve over generous spoonfuls of lemon-infused rice and angel hair medley. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and scatter over the rest of the chives. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
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