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Easy baked lemon chicken and rice
A flavorful and easy-to-make baked chicken and rice dish with fresh lemon and herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 8 pieces chicken thighs
Spices & Herbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp thyme leaves
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Vegetables
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
Zest & Juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- juice of 1 lemon lemon juice
Grains & Liquids
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups stock / water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F. Season chicken with spices.
- Cook chicken skin-side down until crispy, then flip and cook 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic, add rice, lemon zest, lemon juice, and stock. Simmer briefly.
- Place chicken on rice mixture, cover, and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked and tender.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh herbs before serving.