Garlic Herb Chicken with Lemon Rice
A wholesome one-pan garlic herb chicken served with fluffy lemon rice, packed with lean protein and fresh citrus flavor for a light and satisfying meal.
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450 calorie
$8.5 per porzione
$30 min
4 porzioni
soy-free, any cuisine
Ingredienti
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
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Istruzioni
- 1.Rinse the rice under cold water and set aside.
- 2.Cut chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and season with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
- 3.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 6–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 4.In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 5.Add rice, stirring to coat with the aromatics. Pour in water, lemon juice, and zest. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 6.Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15 minutes until rice is fluffy.
- 7.Return chicken to the pan, mix gently, and let sit covered for 2 minutes to absorb flavors.
- 8.Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Informazioni nutrizionali
11g
fat
46g
carbs
3g
fiber
32g
protein
Perché questa ricetta
This recipe is healthy because it combines lean protein from chicken with slow-digesting carbs from rice, flavored naturally with herbs and lemon for added antioxidants and digestive benefits.