Spiced Lemon Chicken and Rice Recipe

Name: Spiced Lemon Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons cumin; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 cups carrots, thinly sliced; ½ cup raisins; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; 3 cups long grain rice

Servings: persons

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons cumin
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 cups carrots, thinly sliced
½ cup raisins
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
3 cups long grain rice

1
Place rice in rice cooker and cook through, set aside.
2
In large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
3
Add garlic and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4
Add chicken breasts, breast side down and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
5
Turn over and cook until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes additional.
6
Add lemon juice and stir to combine.
7
Cover, turn heat to medium low, and cook for 10 minutes.
8
Add lemon zest and carrots and stir to combine.
9
Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through (to internal temp of 175-180 degrees).
10
Remove chicken, place on platter and cover with foil.
11
Add raisins and parsley to pan and cook until plump, about 1 minute.
12
Add cooked rice and stir to combine.
13
Remove from heat and serve chicken over rice.

815

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, 2 large garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons cumin, and more.

Yes, Spiced Lemon Chicken and 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.

Spiced Lemon Chicken and Rice

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