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Yummly
June 6, 2025
Tender chicken thighs cook nestled in rice that's infused with lemon and garlic for a bright and flavorful one-pan weeknight dinner. Serve with steamed broccoli or a green salad to round out the meal. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Ashley Strickland Freeman.
$4.13 / Serving 
Estimated Price / Serving
10 Ingredients
EASY
1/1
Skillet Lemon-Garlic Chicken and Rice
ByYummly
Instructions
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Heat oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Remove and discard chicken skin, then sprinkle chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Brown chicken on both sides, turning as needed, about 10 minutes total.
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While chicken browns, zest 1 lemon and squeeze 1 or 2 lemons to make 1/4 cup juice. Slice a whole lemon into thin rounds and set aside.
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Transfer chicken to a plate. Add onion to drippings in skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until onion is softened, 2-3 minutes.
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Stir in garlic and rice. Cook, stirring, until garlic is softened and rice is well-coated in drippings, about 1 minute.
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Add broth, reserved lemon zest and lemon juice, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt, distributing rise evenly in skillet. Nestle chicken bone-side down in rice and pour in any chicken juices from plate. Top with lemon slices.
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Bring mixture to a boil. Tightly cover pan with a lid or aluminum foil, protecting hands. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 25-30 minutes.
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Coarsely chop basil, then scatter over chicken and rice and stir a couple of times to incorporate it. Top with basil sprigs and serve the dish right from the skillet.
45.97 g
Carbs
38.2 g
Fat
43.28 g
Protein
707.67 kcal
Calories
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Diet at a Glance
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Low Fat
Low Sugar
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Nutrition Per Serving
Energy
708 kcal(35%)
Total Fat
38 g(59%)
Saturated
11 g(71%)
Trans
0 g(10%)
Unsaturated
0 g(0%)
Cholesterol
222 mg(74%)
Total Carbs
46 g(15%)
Fiber
3 g(9%)
Sugars
3 g(7%)
Proteins
43 g(87%)
Sodium
1,208 mg(50%)
Polyunsaturated
9 g(0%)
Monounsaturated
21 g(0%)
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis
Glycemic Index 8 Moderate
Glycemic Load 1 Low
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