Paprika Chicken in a Lemony Sauce
with Pistachio Rice & Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Milk
- Tree Nuts
Lemon brightens up any meal, and this dish is positively bursting with citrusy goodness! Paprika-coated chicken is drizzled with a creamy, lemon-and-thyme-spiked pan sauce that’d taste good on pretty much anything. On the side; tender roasted carrots and steamy rice with lemon zest and pistachios. When life gives you lemons, you know what to do.
Ingredients
8 ounce
Brussels Sprouts
2 unit
Scallions
¼ ounce
Thyme
1 unit
Lemon
½ cup
Basmati Rice
10 ounce
Chicken Cutlets
1 teaspoon
Paprika
1 unit
Chicken Stock Concentrate
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
½ ounce
Pistachios
(Contains: Tree Nuts)
12 ounce
Carrots
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
Olive Oil
Cooking Oil
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into 1⁄2-inch-thick pieces. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Strip 1 tsp thyme leaves (2 tsp for 4 servings) from stems; finely chop leaves. Zest and quarter lemon.
• Toss carrots on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. • Roast on top rack until golden brown and tender, 20-25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites; cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, 1 minute. • Stir in rice, 3⁄4 cup water (1 1⁄2 cups for 4), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
• While rice cooks, pat chicken dry with paper towels and season all over with paprika, salt, and pepper. • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes per side. TIP: If chicken begins to brown too quickly, lower the heat. • Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
• Melt 1 TBSP butter in same pan over medium heat. Add chopped thyme; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. • Stir in stock concentrate and 1⁄4 cup water (1/3 cup for 4 servings). Bring to a simmer, then immediately turn off heat. • Stir in sour cream and a squeeze of lemon juice. Season with pepper.
• Fluff rice with a fork; stir in lemon zest and pistachios. Season with salt and pepper. • Divide rice, carrots, and chicken between plates. Top chicken with sauce and sprinkle with scallion greens. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.
Poultry is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Customers loved the taste, especially praising the rice. Some found the sauce could use more flavor.
- Ease of prep: Reviewers noted the dish was simple to prepare, making it a hit for easy cooking.
- Suggestions: Consider enhancing the sauce with extra seasoning or lemon juice for a bolder flavor profile.
