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One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

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One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is a bright, flavorful dish combining tender chicken, fragrant herbs, and fluffy rice with a zesty lemon twist. It’s an easy, comforting meal that requires minimal preparation and cleanup.

Ingredients

  1. 4 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 medium onion, diced
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice)
    2 cups chicken broth
    1 lemon (zested and juiced)
    1 teaspoon dried thyme
    1 teaspoon dried rosemary (or fresh, if preferred)
    Salt and pepper, to taste
    1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.

  1. In the same pot, sauté the diced onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add rice to the pot and stir it in with the onions and garlic, letting it toast for a minute. Pour in the chicken broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  3. Return the seared chicken to the pot, placing it on top of the rice. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes (for white rice) or 40-45 minutes (for brown rice) until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C) and rice is tender.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pot and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve the chicken on top of the rice, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  1. For added vegetables, include peas, carrots, or spinach during the last 10 minutes of cooking for extra nutrition and color.
  2. Boneless chicken can be used, but reduce cooking time by 5-10 minutes.
  3. For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or diced fresh chili when cooking the onion and garlic.
  4. If using quinoa instead of rice, reduce cooking time to about 15 minutes and check for doneness early.
  5. For a creamy touch, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the chicken and rice before serving or stir it in during the last few minutes of cooking.

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