Fizzy Chicken

  • 4
  • Average
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 T honey
  • 1 T chopped chives
  • 2 t Dijon
  • 1/4 c vegetable oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • salt & pepper
  • 3/4 cup converted rice
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 T vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup club soda
  • 1 T unsalted butter
  • 1/2 t red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 c Parmesan, grated
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 T unsalted butter

Preparation

Step 1

Combine lemon juice, honey, chives, and mustard in bowl. Drizzle in 1/4 cup oil, whisking constantly. Trim chicken breasts of fat then season with salt & pepper. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package directions.

Step 2

Dredge chicken in flour, then saute in 2 T oil over medium-high heat for 2m or until golden. Flip and saute for 1 more m. Deglaze with club soda, reduce heat to medium, and add 1 T butter and pepper flakes. Cover and simmer until liquid is syrupy, about 5m; turning chicken to coat. Keep chicken warm over low heat. Combine rice with the Parmesan, cream, and butter. Serve chicken breasts with lemon vinaigrette, Parmesan Rice, and vegetables.