CHICKEN TENDERS WITH LEMON-SPINACH RICE

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Tasty low-fat, easy to prepare chicken tenders with rice and vegetables which you can have on the table ready to enjoy in less than thirty minutes. Adapted from a recipe in 'Terrific Chicken: 100 great meals in minutes'.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 lb chicken breast tenders
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
15 1/2 ounces chicken broth
1 -2 cup mushroom, cut into chunky pieces
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups baby spinach leaves, loosely packed, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add the chicken tenders and the garlic; cook, turning, for 6 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and the juices run clear; transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients except the spinach and bring to the boil over a high heat; cover and reduce the heat to low;cook for 10 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Add the spinach to the skillet and toss to mix well; place the contents of the pan on a large platter and top with the chicken.

Olebogeng Louw
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Yum!


ooye Olawale
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Adeel Nawaz
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken tenders, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the lemon spinach rice was the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Kibirige Daniel
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and perfectly seasoned. I especially loved the pop of flavor from the lemon and spinach.


Happy Harii
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked the chicken to have more flavor, and the rice could have used some more seasoning.


Johnny Draugh
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The chicken tenders were a bit dry, but the lemon spinach rice was amazing! I would definitely make the rice again, but I would try a different chicken recipe next time.


Cameisha Mcqueen
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Francis Rush
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken tenders, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the lemon spinach rice was the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Sandi Lynn
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked the chicken to have more flavor, and the rice could have used some more seasoning.


Soham Raut
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the lemon spinach rice was delicious. I would make the rice again, but I would try a different chicken recipe next time.


SM MoniR Ahmed
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Yassin Tizgui
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I loved the lemon flavor in this dish! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.


Awais Awaisjutt
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Overall, this dish was a good experience. The chicken was juicy and well-seasoned, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


kenny mosh
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked the chicken to have more flavor, and the rice could have used some more seasoning.


Blaine Williams
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The chicken tenders were a bit dry, but the lemon spinach rice was amazing! I would definitely make the rice again, but I would try a different chicken recipe next time.


Bradley Elms
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Yousef You
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken tenders, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the lemon spinach rice was the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Ana Salmeron
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This chicken tenders with lemon spinach rice dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the rice was fluffy and perfectly seasoned. I especially loved the pop of flavor from the lemon and spinach.