Description
One-pan Lemon Herb Chicken Rice is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave a delicious, home-cooked meal without the hassle of multiple pots and pans. This flavorful dish combines juicy chicken breasts with aromatic jasmine rice, all infused with zesty lemon and fresh herbs, ready in just 30 minutes. The convenience of one-pan cooking means minimal cleanup, allowing you to enjoy more time with family or friends. Whether it’s a quick dinner or an easy gathering dish, this recipe is both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1½ cups jasmine rice
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cups chicken stock
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 1 tsp freshly minced garlic
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sliced lemon
- Green Leafy Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Instructions
- Marinate sliced chicken breasts in olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat a large deep pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 1-2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove from the pan.
- Deglaze the pan with water; add onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in butter and jasmine rice until well coated.
- Add lemon juice and chicken stock; bring to a boil. Return the chicken to the pan.
- Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes; let rest covered for an additional 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pan cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg