Description
Honey Lemon Chicken & Rice Skillet is a quick and easy one-pan dish that combines juicy chicken, bright lemon, and sweet honey for a delightful family meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Stir in minced garlic when the chicken is nearly done cooking. Add rinsed rice, ensuring it is well-coated in oil.
- Pour in chicken broth and fresh lemon juice from both lemons. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice absorbs all the liquid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, drizzle honey over the dish, give a final stir, and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider adding vegetables like broccoli or peas during cooking.
- If you prefer brown rice, increase cooking time to around 45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg