Best 3 Lemon Thyme Rice Recipes

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Lemon thyme rice is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or as a main course. It is made with rice, lemon thyme, butter, and broth, and can be easily customized with other ingredients such as vegetables, protein, or nuts. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate dish for a special occasion, lemon thyme rice is sure to please.

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LEMON RICE



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This easy recipe pleasantly proves you can dress up regular rice with a few simple additions. Best of all, it can simmer while you're preparing the rest of the meal. These delicately lemon-flavored grains go nicely with fish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons butter
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water, broth, lemon juice and butter to a boil. Stir in rice, basil and lemon zest. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Before serving, sprinkle with lemon-pepper.

Nutrition Facts :

LEMON THYME CHICKEN



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Buttered onions are a great addition to this easy lemon chicken recipe. Best of all, it takes only a few minutes to brown the lightly breaded chicken on the stove top. -Kay Shimonek, Corsicana, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Set aside 4-1/2 teaspoons for sauce. Sprinkle remaining flour mixture over both sides of chicken. , In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until juices run clear, 7-9 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in thyme and reserved flour mixture until blended. Gradually stir in broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Serve over chicken. Sprinkle with thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON THYME RICE



Lemon Thyme Rice image

My neighbor taught me this recipe for thyme rice when I was young. It is very good and goes with any chicken dish. Even my picky 4-year-old eater eats it!

Provided by LASUG

Categories     Rice Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; stir in rice. Cook rice, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix chicken broth, lemon juice, and thyme into rice. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 345.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the rice will taste. Look for fresh lemons, fragrant thyme, and high-quality rice.
  • Be careful not to overcook the rice: Overcooked rice will be mushy and unpleasant. Cook the rice according to the package directions, or use a rice cooker to ensure perfect results.
  • Let the rice cool slightly before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the rice to settle.
  • Garnish the rice with fresh herbs or lemon zest: This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Lemon thyme rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With its bright citrus flavor and aromatic thyme, this rice is sure to please everyone at the table.

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