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Lemon Chicken Rice

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Lemon Chicken Rice is a delightful dish that beautifully marries the zest of fresh lemons with tender chicken and fluffy rice. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings, allowing you to serve a restaurant-quality meal from your kitchen in just about 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3-4 pieces)
  • Fresh lemons (juice and zest from 2 lemons)
  • Garlic cloves (3, minced)
  • Long-grain white rice (1 cup, uncooked)
  • Low-sodium chicken broth (2 cups)
  • Low-sodium soy sauce (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Zest and juice the lemons.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, add garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, zest, soy sauce, and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add rinsed rice, stir well, cover, and simmer on low for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving; garnish with extra lemon zest if desired.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg