Quick Spiced Chicken over Lemon Rice — FamilyPlate recipe🍗

Quick Spiced Chicken over Lemon Rice

A flavorful and zesty Lebanese chicken dish served over fragrant lemon rice, ready in under 15 minutes for a light and satisfying dinner!

🇱🇧 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)

450kcal
Calories
36g
Protein
48g
Carbs
14g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the diced chicken to the skillet and season with paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and golden brown.

  4. 4

    While the chicken is cooking, fluff the cooked basmati rice with a fork and stir in the lemon juice.

  5. 5

    Once the chicken is done, remove from heat and place on top of the lemon rice.

  6. 6

    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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