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One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice

  • Author: Trusted Blog

Description

A flavorful and easy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken and fragrant rice with lemon and herbs.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in rice, thyme, and rosemary, coating the rice with the oil and herbs.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir to combine. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the rice.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  5. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.