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Lemon Garlic Chicken with Rice

A flavorful one-pan dinner featuring juicy lemon garlic chicken served over fluffy rice cooked in savory broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
Rice Base
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • spatula
  • knife

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet and sear chicken until golden.
  3. Remove chicken and sauté garlic in the same pan.
  4. Add rice and toast briefly before pouring in chicken broth and lemon juice.
  5. Return chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer until rice is tender.
  6. Rest the dish for 5 minutes then garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.