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Lemon Herb Chicken served with a side of rice for a delicious meal

Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

A comforting one-pot dish featuring tender chicken infused with lemon and fresh herbs, served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4-6 pieces Chicken thighs or breast Bone-in for more flavor
  • 1 cup Rice Long-grain or basmati works best
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 large lemon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest For added flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2-3 tablespoons Fresh herbs Chopped thyme and parsley
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Optional Ingredients
  • to taste Vegetables (i.e., bell peppers or peas) For extra nutrition and color

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the minced garlic for an additional 30 seconds.
Cooking
  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then browning the pieces in the pot for about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. Stir in the rice, toasting it slightly for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stirring to combine.
  5. Return the chicken to the pot, ensuring it’s submerged in the liquid.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
  7. Sprinkle the fresh herbs over the top just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

Consider adding fresh spinach or kale for additional greens. You can swap the lemon for orange or lime for a different flavor. For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with chickpeas and use vegetable broth. Pre-cooked chicken can be used for quicker preparation.

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