Are you looking for a simple yet flavorful recipe that combines the tenderness of chicken breast with the zesty freshness of lemon rice? Look no further! This article will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating a delicious solo baked chicken breast and lemon rice dish that is perfect for busy individuals seeking a quick and satisfying meal. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this easy-to-follow recipe that is sure to impress whether you're cooking for yourself or for friends and family. Let's get started!
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EASY BAKED LEMON CHICKEN AND RICE
One pan baked lemon chicken and rice is a delicious, easy dinner recipe made in less than an hour from start to finish, with simple ingredients.
Provided by Alida Ryder
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
- Season chicken thighs with paprika, thyme, salt and pepper on both sides.
- Cook the thighs in an oven-proof pan set over medium-high heat, skin-side down until the skin is crisp and golden.
- Flip over and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Saute the onion and garlic in the same pan until fragrant then add the rice, lemon zest, lemon juice and stock/water.
- Bring to a simmer then place the chicken back on top. Cover with a lid then place in the oven.
- Bake the chicken and rice for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is fluffy and tender.
- Scatter over chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 143 mg, Sodium 139 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEMON-THYME CHICKEN BREASTS
Lemon-thyme chicken with a taste of Dijon mustard makes for a fantastic, lightly flavored chicken dish. Pairs great with white or yellow rice.
Provided by Gemini26
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine lemon juice, chicken broth, 2 tablespoons olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, garlic, chicken bouillon, and thyme in a small bowl. Mix together thoroughly.
- Combine flour and salt on a small dish. Coat chicken with flour on both sides.
- Heat butter and remaining olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low and pour broth mixture and lemon slices over chicken. Cover and simmer until no longer pink in the centers, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and serve with lemon slices on top, spooning the broth over the chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 803.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
SOLO BAKED CHICKEN BREAST AND LEMON RICE
This solo meal can be doubled, and if you have an instant read thermometer with an oven probe, the dish can be ignored until you are summoned to the kitchen. Serve with a green salad or maybe my Pickel Dilly Green Beans. Cooking is a Creative Sport.
Provided by Bill Hilbrich
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven 375 degree (f) Put 1 tablespoon butter into an oven proof dish stir in the rice until all the grains are coated.
- Add the wine. Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice from half the lemon into a dish with the remaining melted butter and the basil.
- Other herbs such as dill, or oregano could be used instead.
- Coat the chicken breast with the butter/lemon/herb sauce on both sides and place on top of the rice and wine. Slice the remaining half of the lemon into thin rounds and place on top of the chicken.
- Cover with a tight fitting cover or foil and bake for 35 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the chicken has an internal temperature of 175(f) or 79(c).
- Salt and pepper to taste.
ONE-PAN CHICKEN AND RICE WITH PRESERVED LEMON
This skillet chicken and basmati rice dish is anything but plain and humble. A homemade seasoning mix, preserved lemon and spiced and pan-seared chicken breasts give the dish bold flavor that's hard to resist. It's quick enough to make as a delicious weeknight dinner but tasty enough for entertaining or a special-occasion meal.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Rinse and drain the rice 3 to 5 times to get rid of excess starch. Set aside.
- Combine the cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and sprinkle them on both sides with half of the spice mixture.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large (12-inch) pan or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. When hot (but not smoking), add the chicken and sear until it forms a golden brown crust, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons oil into the same pan and place over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the rice and the remaining spice mix and stir to combine.
- Remove the flesh of the preserved lemon (discard the seeds and save the flesh for another use). Finely chop the lemon rind (peel). Add the rind to the rice followed by the olives. Stir to evenly distribute the olives. Pour the broth and 1 1/2 cups water into the pan and increase the heat to medium high. Bring to a simmer, place the chicken breasts back in the pan and cover the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes (see Cook's Note).
- You can serve the chicken as is, or shred it and add it back to the rice. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
THE BEST BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS
The downfall of most baked chicken breast recipes is the long time in the oven that dries out the lean meat before it can fully cook through. We've solved that problem with a couple of secret weapons. The first is white wine added to the baking dish, which creates steam. (While we think it's worth using wine, you could substitute stock or even water.) The second is a piece of parchment paper placed directly on top of the chicken to lock in the moisture during baking. The result is the best boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are plump and juicy, with a minimum of hands-on time. A bunch of parsley and lemon slices infuse the dish with fresh flavor and the seasoning is neutral enough that the chicken can be used for a variety of different meals. Serve it alongside vegetables and grains, shredded into soup, spiced up for tacos or chopped on top of salad. Feel free to switch up the herbs and citrus if you have leftovers in the fridge to use up.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the parsley in the center of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with the lemon slices. Pour the wine around the parsley. Brush the tops of the chicken with the olive oil and season with the paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the lemon slices. Cut an 8-by-10-inch piece of parchment and place it on top of the chicken.
- Bake until the chicken registers 165 degrees F on a digital thermometer, 40 to 45 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. The chicken can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
SOLO BAKED CHICKEN BREAST
This is an easy recipe that when when matched with a prepared potato ( see note ), and a green salad will place dinner for one on the table in 45 minutes.
Provided by Bill Hilbrich
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place a Cast Iron Frying Pan into an oven and preheat at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
- During this time, IF the chicken breast is frozen, it can thawed in a microwave at power 3 for 7 minutes.
- Place the thawed chicken breast into a shallow dish and add the juice of 1 lemon, coating both sides.
- Let sit for at least 5 minutes.
- Cover both sides with pepper, and then coat the chicken breast with the butter, using a brush.
- Place the chicken into the Cast Iron Pan and bake for 35 minutes.
- To get an even browning, turn the chicken over half way through the baking time.
- Note:If a baking potato is punctured, microwaved on high for 3 minutes, and then coated with olive oil, it will be done in the same 35 minutes in the oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.9, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 106, Sodium 238.8, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 25.3
LEMONY CHICKEN & RICE
I couldn't say who loves this recipe best, because it gets raves every time I serve it! Occasionally I even get a phone call or email from a friend requesting the recipe, and it's certainly a favorite for my grown children and 15 grandchildren. -Maryalice Wood, Langley, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large shallow dish, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add chicken; turn to coat and cover. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 325°. Spread 1 cup rice into each of 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top each with 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 8 chicken thighs and half the marinade. Top with sliced lemons., Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 15-20 minutes longer. Sprinkle with remaining lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Fat 26g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 173mg cholesterol, Sodium 754mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 53g protein.
BAKED LEMON CHICKEN BREASTS
Lemon chicken baked in a wonderful lemon juice sauce. Great served over rice.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 3h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix butter, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, garlic salt, salt, and pepper together in a bowl or resealable bag. Add chicken breasts and marinate in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a baking dish, skin-side up. Pour marinade around the chicken.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 156.6 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 578.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
LEMON CHICKEN AND RICE
On our busy ranch, we often need meals we can put on the table in a hurry. This all-in-one chicken dish - with its delicate lemon flavor - fits the bill and it's inexpensive to boot. -Kat Thompson, Prineville, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken, onion, carrot and garlic until chicken is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch, broth, lemon juice and salt until smooth. Gradually add to skillet; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in peas; return to a boil. Stir in rice. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic exchanges
Tips:
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For a crispy skin, pat the chicken dry before seasoning and roasting.
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper, or use a flavorful spice blend.
- Roast the chicken on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to allow the air to circulate and promote even cooking.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
- For the lemon rice, use a flavorful broth or stock for added flavor.
- Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro, to the rice for a pop of color and flavor.
- Serve the chicken and rice with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
This simple yet delicious recipe for Solo Baked Chicken Breast and Lemon Rice is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, while the rice is light and fluffy with a bright lemon flavor. This dish is also a great source of protein and fiber, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this one a try.
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