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Foodies Learn To Cook Chicken And Lemon Risotto Live Streaming On Twitch

Robin Patraschuk

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Pan-Seared Chicken Breast over Lemon Risotto

Makes 2 Servings

INGREDIENTS

2 boneless, skin-on, chicken breast

3 tbsp vegetable oil

4 tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves of garlic, minced

1/2 yellow onion, minced

1 cup arborio rice

1/4 cup white wine

3 cups chicken stock

2 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated

1 lemon, zested

1/2 lemon, juiced

Vegetable of your choice

(we used Brussels sprouts, blanched)

Salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

Step 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat the chicken stock in a saucepan until it simmers then turn to low.

Step 2. Heat a medium-sized pan on medium heat. Once hot, add 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, onion and garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the onions become opaque.

Step 3. Add the rice to the medium-sized pan and toast for 1-2 minutes then add wine. Let the rice cook and soak the wine up till almost dry, then start adding your broth, 4 oz at a time, stirring occasionally.

Step 4. Heat a frying pan on medium heat. Season your chicken breast with salt and pepper. Add 1 Tbsp of oil to the pan. Place the chicken breast skin-side down and sear for 2-3 minutes then place in a 400 degree oven for 6-8 minutes. Depending on the size of your breast, flip at around the 5 minute mark and continue cooking in the oven. Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 160F.

Step 5. Once the rice is tender (about 20 minutes), add butter, lemon zest, and parmesan cheese. Add lemon juice slowly, tasting as you go, to achieve the flavor you desire. Finish with salt and pepper.

Step 6. Place risotto into a bowl, slice the chicken breast on a bias, place on top of the rice and serve with a vegetable of your choice.