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Easy Garlic Lemon Chicken Rice Bowl with Bold Zesty Flavor

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520
This vibrant chicken rice bowl combines tender chicken, zesty lemon, and bold spices for a quick and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts (choose tender, evenly sized pieces)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic (roasted or minced)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh-squeezed)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking and marinating)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)

Grains

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (for soaking up sauce)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (used to cook rice)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for extra aroma and taste)

Garnish

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish)
  • 2 stalks green onions (sliced for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for a spicy kick)

Instructions 

  • Marinate chicken with garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes.
  • Cook chicken in a skillet until golden and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Cook rice in chicken broth with lemon zest until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Slice cooked chicken and serve over rice, garnished with parsley, green onions, and red pepper flakes.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, garlic, Lemon