LEMON CHICKEN 'N' RICE

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This barley and rice medley features a flavorful lemon-and-dill sauce over tender chicken. Serve it with green beans and you'll have a savory meal for two on the table in under an hour.-Gerry Smailes, Edmonton, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

  • 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. , 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. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 863mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

Surene Nelson
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was delicious. The rice was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Lonson Namato
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The lemon sauce was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


panjab
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Maxine Carlos
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The lemon sauce was also delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Oriyomi tunde
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the lemon sauce and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The rice was also fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a delicious


Ruwayda Khaliif
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The lemon sauce was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


kilyowa ronald
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This dish was a bit too tangy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The lemon sauce was a bit too much for me, but my husband said it was perfect.


Heather's Shitshow
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was delicious. The rice was also cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Calvin Lofaro
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The lemon sauce was also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal.


Sharlene Hendricks
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Froggi Floof
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. The lemon sauce was also delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Ronald Roll
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the lemon sauce and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The rice was also fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a delicious


Nazrul Bhuiyan
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out delicious! I loved the combination of the tangy lemon sauce and the tender chicken. The rice was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sakib hossen
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I've made this lemon chicken and rice dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful. The lemon sauce is what really makes this dish special. It's the perfe


Pat Tessu
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This lemon chicken and rice dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The lemon sauce was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.