Herbed Chicken and Vegetables on Brown Rice Recipe

Name: Herbed Chicken and Vegetables on Brown Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lemon, juice of; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt, to taste; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; pepper; 1 (3 lb) chicken, cut into serving pieces; 1 cup brown rice; 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; ½ cup sliced green onion; 1 zucchini, unpeeled, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch slices; 1 cup sliced celery

Servings: persons

1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt, to taste
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
pepper
1 (3 lb) chicken, cut into serving pieces
1 cup brown rice
2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
½ cup sliced green onion
1 zucchini, unpeeled, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 cup sliced celery

1
In a large mixing bowl, add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, oregano, thyme, and pepper; stir to combine.
2
Add the chicken pieces and turn to coat; cover and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
3
Add rice to a 13x9 inch baking dish that has been coated lightly with non-stick cooking spray; spread rice out evenly.
4
Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan.
5
Pour stock over the rice and stir.
6
Sprinkle the onions, zucchini, and celery over the rice.
7
Add the chicken pieces and marinade on top of the vegetables.
8
Cover and bake in a 350 oven for 1 hour.
9
Uncover and bake about 15 minutes more or until the chicken is not pink in the middle and the vegetables and rice are tender.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lemon, juice of, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, to taste, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Herbed Chicken and Vegetables on Brown Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Herbed Chicken and Vegetables on Brown Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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