• 1 lb. chicken tenderloins
• Salt and pepper
• ½  teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 stick butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• ¼  teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 ½  teaspoons salt, divided
• ½ cup chicken broth + 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 ½  cups uncooked white rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• ½  cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Season the chicken tenderloins with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on the outside and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet, cover, and set aside.
   
2. Add the butter, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt to the same skillet. Cook the garlic for about 3 minutes, stirring often and taking care not to let it brown.
   
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add 1/2 cup chicken broth mixed with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Stir continuously to combine with the butter. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the liquid reduces by about half. Spoon out and reserve 2 tablespoons of this sauce for later.
   
4. Stir the uncooked rice into the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, allowing it to lightly toast in the garlic butter mixture.
   
5. Add the remaining 3 cups chicken broth and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Stir once or twice during the first 15 minutes only.
   
6. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the rice. Place the cooked chicken on top and drizzle the reserved pan sauce over the chicken. Cover, remove from heat, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
   
7. Garnish with additional Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley if desired.

• Freshly minced garlic is strongly recommended for best flavor.
  
• Shrimp may be used instead of chicken; reduce cooking time accordingly.
  
• Long-grain white rice works best, but jasmine or basmati can also be used with minor cook-time adjustments.