Description
Lemon Chicken Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and the bright zing of fresh lemons. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or social gatherings, delivering a satisfying meal with minimal effort. The zesty lemon juice enhances the savory chicken, while the rice absorbs all the delicious flavors, creating a comforting dish that appeals to everyone at the table. With its quick preparation time and delightful taste, Lemon Chicken Rice is bound to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Juice and zest of 2 fresh lemons
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces and zesting/juicing the lemons.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, season chicken with salt and pepper and sauté until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in rice until coated.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest; stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice absorbs liquid completely.
- Let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg