Name: Pan-Seared Lemon-Herb Chicken Breasts with Garlic-Saffron Rice (Mediterranean-style)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 600 g (about 3 medium) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1.5 cups (about 285 g) long-grain white rice (uncooked); 3 cups (720 ml) low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 medium (about 110 g), finely diced medium yellow onion; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 1 zest + 2 tbsp juice lemon; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp turmeric (or a pinch of saffron threads, soaked in 1 tbsp warm water); 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley; 1 1/2 tsp (divided) kosher salt; 3/4 tsp (divided) freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

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