Lemon Chicken ‘N’ Rice Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken ‘N’ Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1/4 cup medium pearl barley; 1 tablespoon butter; 1-2/3 cups chicken broth, divided; 2/3 cup water; 3 to 4 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped green onion; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1/3 cup white wine or additional chicken broth; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 cup medium pearl barley
1 tablespoon butter
1-2/3 cups chicken broth, divided
2/3 cup water
3 to 4 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/3 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

1
In a small saucepan, saute rice and barley in butter for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add 1 cup broth, water, mushrooms and onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-22 minutes or until tender.
2
Meanwhile, flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Add 1/3 cup broth and wine or additional broth. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm.
3
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and milk until smooth; gradually stir into pan juices. Stir in the lemon zest, dill, salt, pepper and remaining broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Let rice mixture stand for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Serve chicken with rice. Top with dill sauce.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice, 1/4 cup medium pearl barley, 1 tablespoon butter, 1-2/3 cups chicken broth, divided, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken ‘N’ 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.

Lemon Chicken ‘N’ Rice

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