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Overhead view of prepared chicken and rice still in a skillet. The food is topped with lemon slices.
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5 from 1 vote

One Pot Lemon Chicken and Rice

Boneless chicken thighs are quickly marinated and then cooked together in one pan with long grain rice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: one pan meal, skillet chicken, skillet meal
Servings: 4
Calories: 598kcal
Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 6 Boneless Chicken Thighs
  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • ¼ Cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 Teaspoon Thyme dried
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ Teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ Teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Yellow Onion Sliced thinly
  • 1 Cup Long Grain Rice
  • 2 ½ Cup Vegetable Broth or chicken broth

Instructions

  • Combine lemon juice, zest, garlic, salt, pepper & thyme in a resealable plastic bag or container. Add chicken and massage to coat chicken. Place in refrigerator 30 minutes to marinate.
  • Heat oil in a large, non stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken (reserving marinade) and brown on both sides (about 4-5 min per side). Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Add onions to pan. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in rice, remaining marinade and broth. Stir well. Bring to a boil.
  • Return chicken back to pan, atop the rice. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through. Remove cover, if liquid remains, continue to simmer, uncovered for about five more minutes.
  • If desired, garnish w/ sliced lemons, parsley and or additional lemon zest.

Notes

Recipe was adapted from Festival Foods website, however, this website no longer seems to exist. 

Nutrition

Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 471IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg