High Protein Caramelized Onion Chicken | Jalal Sam Fit
High Protein Caramelized Onion Chicken
20 mins prepServes 5
This High Protein Caramelized Onion Creamy Chicken is a delicious and rich dish that transforms plain chicken and rice into an incredible meal. Perfect for meal prep with high protein macros, it's creamy and flavorful.
1: Cube the raw chicken breast and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, and dried basil.
2: Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and juicy, cooking in batches as needed.
3: For the caramelized onion sauce, melt reduced fat butter in a separate pan. Cook finely sliced onions for 10-12 minutes, stirring until soft and caramelized.
4: Lower the heat and add milk and cream cheese to the caramelized onions, stirring gently until melted and smooth.
5: Add chopped sundried tomatoes, minced garlic, and season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and chilli flakes. Stir to combine.
6: For the lemon butter herb rice, melt reduced fat butter in another pan, add minced garlic and sauté briefly.
7: Stir in uncooked basmati rice, mixed herbs, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Cook according to rice package instructions.
8: Serve the creamy chicken with caramelized onion sauce over the lemon butter herb rice.
