Cacapoopoo Chicken Skillet
Sear bite-size chicken and toss with a quick garlic-lemon sauce, served over fluffy rice for a simple, satisfying bowl.

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 large lemon
- 0.5 cup chicken broth (or stock)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter(optional)
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano(optional)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional garnish)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes): Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Mince garlic. Zest and juice the lemon.
- 2
Cook (20 minutes): Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until browned and cooked through, 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice (and a little zest), oregano (if using), and butter (if using). Simmer 3–4 minutes to lightly thicken and coat the chicken.
- 4
Serve: Spoon fluffy rice into bowls, top with the chicken and garlic-lemon sauce, and garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
620
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 45 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 820 mg |
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