One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice
Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience with this One Pot Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice. This dish combines tender chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and vibrant citrus flavors for a meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. In just one pot, you’ll create a flavorful dinner that is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. The zesty lemon paired with fragrant herbs elevates this dish, making it a family favorite. Enjoy the simplicity of minimal cleanup and maximum taste as you savor each bite of this hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (or boneless chicken breasts)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (or brown rice)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (chopped or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent.
- Add chicken thighs skin-side down and brown on both sides; remove temporarily.
- Cook minced garlic in the same pot until fragrant.
- Stir in rice, broth, lemon juice, zest, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Return browned chicken to the pot on top of the rice mixture. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg