Lemon Herb Chicken Rice Bowl — FamilyPlate recipe🍋

Lemon Herb Chicken Rice Bowl

A quick and light Lebanese-inspired chicken rice bowl with fresh herbs and zesty lemon flavor, perfect for a weeknight dinner in under 15 minutes.

🇱🇧 Lebanese
👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
dinner
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Cooking Style
Light

Nutrition (per serving)

480kcal
Calories
34g
Protein
50g
Carbs
15g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 lemon, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and juices run clear.

  4. 4

    While the chicken is cooking, rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  5. 5

    In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add the rinsed rice and lemon juice, then reduce heat and cover. Cook for 10 minutes or until the rice is fluffy.

  6. 6

    Once the chicken is cooked, remove from heat and let rest for a minute before slicing.

  7. 7

    Serve sliced chicken over a bed of lemon-infused rice, garnished with fresh parsley, mint, and lemon slices.

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