Description
Zesty, comforting, and packed with flavor, this Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice is the perfect one-pan dinner. Juicy chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection, then simmered with aromatic herbs, garlic, and lemony rice for a satisfying, cozy meal.
Ingredients
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup long grain white rice
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 5–6 minutes until golden, flip and cook another 3–4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add rice and toast for 1–2 minutes.
4. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, and rosemary. Stir to combine and deglaze the pan.
5. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet on top of the rice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–22 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
6. Let rest off heat for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
Use a tight-fitting lid to ensure the rice cooks evenly.
Brown rice can be substituted but will require longer simmering and more broth.
Add veggies like spinach or peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking for a boost of color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: lemon herb chicken, chicken and rice, one-pot meal