Lemon Garlic Chicken with Rice
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken, fragrant rice, and zesty lemon garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Protein
- 2 pieces chicken breasts boneless skinless
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and butter, sear chicken until golden, then remove.
- Sauté garlic in the same pan, add rice to toast, then pour in chicken broth and lemon juice.
- Return chicken, cover, and simmer until rice is tender.
- Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh parsley or a dash of hot sauce.