Description
Make lemon chicken with rice in one pan for an easy flavorful dinner. Juicy chicken and tender rice with bright lemon and garlic.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 half teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 half teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt pepper and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan add butter and garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in rice and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to lightly toast.
- Add chicken broth lemon juice lemon zest and oregano. Stir well.
- Return the chicken to the pan placing it over the rice.
- Bring to a gentle simmer then cover and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for 18 to 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Sprinkle parsley over the top and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Always cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F to ensure it is safe to eat.
- Letting the dish rest helps the rice finish absorbing liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American