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plated chicken breast with brown rice and summer squash

Mint and Sage Chicken with Zucchini and Rice

D.B. Cooper
An aromatic and flavorful dish that is surprisingly simple to make.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

For the chicken

  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 2 boneless chicken tights
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 bunch fresh mint
  • 1 bunch fresh sage
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the zucchini

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • cooking spray
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the rice

  • 1 pouch instant brown rice

Instructions
 

For the chicken

  • Roughly cut the chicken into similar size pieces.
  • Peel and mince the garlic. You can use a garlic press if you have one. Mix with chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour the oil into the pan and heat. Add the chicken and cook at medium-high heat, tossing a few times.
  • Deglaze the chicken with balsamic vinegar.
  • Roughly chop the mint and sage and add to the pan. Toss to combine.

For the zucchini

  • Spray a nonstick pan with cooking spray and set heat to medium.
  • Slice the zucchini and add to the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss a few times, cook until soft.
  • Cook the rice per package instructions and serve with vegetables and meat.

Notes

You can garnish with sour cream or plain greek yogurt.
Keyword chicken, easy, vegetable