Lemon Garlic Chicken and Rice Bowl

Lemon Garlic Chicken and Rice Bowl

A vibrant and zesty one-bowl meal featuring tender lemon-garlic chicken served over fluffy rice with fresh vegetables.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
40 min

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs chicken breast
2 medium lemon
4 cloves garlic
4 tbsp olive oil
2 cup rice
4 cup water
2 cup broccoli florets
1 medium red bell pepper
1.5 tsp salt
0.75 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook rice according to package directions. Typically, this involves combining rice and water in a saucepan, bringing to a boil, then simmering covered for 15-20 minutes until water is absorbed.

    15 min

  2. 2

    While rice cooks, prepare the chicken. Cut chicken breast into 1-inch cubes. Mince garlic. Zest one lemon and juice both lemons.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, juice of one lemon, lemon zest, minced garlic, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, and dried oregano. Add chicken cubes and toss to coat. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Steam or lightly boil broccoli florets and chopped red bell pepper until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and set aside.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.

    6 min

  6. 6

    Season chicken with remaining 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.

  7. 7

    Assemble bowls by spooning cooked rice into each bowl, topping with lemon garlic chicken, and arranging steamed vegetables on the side.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately.

Perfect With

fresh herbsa drizzle of extra lemon juicetoasted almonds