Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Stir in the rice until well-coated.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest. Bring to a gentle boil while scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Nestle the seared chicken back into the rice mixture. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
- Once cooked, add chopped thyme and parsley. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, squeeze fresh lemon juice right before serving.
- Customize by adding your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg