Lemon & Herb Chicken and Rice

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A flavorful dish combining chicken, rice, and a blend of spices with a lemon and herb twist.

Lemon & Herb Chicken and Rice recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
45min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 plate)

Main Ingredients

  • rice
    rice
    1cup
  • chicken breasts
    chicken breasts
    4
  • garlic, minced
    garlic, minced
    1clove
  • rosemary
    rosemary
    1tsp
  • red pepper
    red pepper
    1/2
  • yellow pepper
    yellow pepper
    1/2
  • green pepper
    green pepper
    1/2
  • red onion
    red onion
    1/2
  • exotic lemon & herb spice
    exotic lemon & herb spice
    1tbsp
  • Robertson garlic & herb spice
    Robertson garlic & herb spice
    1tsp
  • paprika
    paprika
    1tbsp
  • turmeric
    turmeric
    1tsp
  • Lemon & herb sauce
    Lemon & herb sauce
  • Black pepper
    Black pepper
  • Oil
    Oil

How to make Lemon & Herb Chicken and Rice

Cooking Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook the rice according to the package instructions. After rinsing, add turmeric to the rice.

  2. Step 2

    Cut the chicken breasts into cubes. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

  3. Step 3

    Add the chicken and spices to the pan. Once the chicken is cooked, add the peppers, red onion, rosemary, and garlic. Fry until the vegetables are cooked.

  4. Step 4

    Add the lemon & herb sauce and then mix in the cooked rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

69.0kcal (3.45%)

Protein

1.6g (3.26%)

Carbs

15.0g (5.45%)

Sugars

0.4g (0.76%)

Healthy Fat

0.2g

Unhealthy Fat

0.1g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

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Tips & Tricks

  1. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon & herb sauce for 30 minutes before cooking

FAQS

  1. Can I use brown rice instead of white rice?

    Yes, you can use brown rice, but adjust the cooking time as needed.

  2. What can I use as a substitute for the exotic lemon & herb spice?

    You can use a mix of lemon zest, dried herbs, and a pinch of salt as a substitute.

  3. Is this dish spicy?

    The dish has a mild spice level due to the paprika. You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less paprika.

  4. Can I add other vegetables to this dish?

    Yes, feel free to add vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for more variety.

  5. How can I make this dish dairy-free?

    Ensure that the lemon & herb sauce and spices used are dairy-free.

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