Best 5 Lemon Parsley Rice Recipes

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Looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make side dish? Look no further than lemon parsley rice! This classic dish is made with just a few simple ingredients, including rice, lemon, parsley, butter, and salt. The result is a light and fluffy rice dish with a bright citrus flavor and a hint of herb. Whether you're serving it with grilled chicken, fish, or vegetables, lemon parsley rice is sure to be a hit.

This article features three different recipes for lemon parsley rice, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe is a classic lemon parsley rice made with long-grain rice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, butter, and salt. The second recipe is a more flavorful version made with basmati rice, lemon juice, chopped parsley, garlic, and a pinch of saffron. The third recipe is a vegan-friendly alternative made with brown rice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, olive oil, and salt.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile side dish. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP WITH CELERY, PARSLEY AND LEMON



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This soup is simultaneously cozy and fresh. It's just the kind of thing you want to eat when you're sick and seeking something that'll perk you up and get you through it. The soup simmers long enough for the rice to start to break down so it thickens the soup. If you prefer a brothier soup that's predominantly chicken and rice floating in broth, cook just until the rice is tender. Or if you want thick porridge, just keep simmering. (You can't really overcook chicken thighs.) Lemon juice adds brightness, as does the lively mix of parsley, lemon, garlic and celery leaves strewn on top.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, grains and rice, poultry, soups and stews, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups chicken broth
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
4 stalks celery, leaves reserved and stalks thinly sliced
3/4 cup jasmine rice (unrinsed)
Kosher salt
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest plus up to 1/2 cup lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
1 small garlic clove
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or pot, combine the broth, chicken, celery and rice. Season lightly with salt. (Some broths have more salt than others, so start easy.) Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the rice starts to break down and lose its shape, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, finely chop together the parsley leaves, lemon zest and up to 1/2 cup celery leaves. Transfer to a small bowl, grate the garlic clove into the bowl, season with salt and stir to combine.
  • Using tongs, remove the chicken from the pot and transfer to a medium bowl. Using two forks, shred the chicken into pieces, then stir it back into the soup. Remove from heat, stir in the butter (if using), and season to taste with salt. Stir in the lemon juice a little at a time until the soup is bright but still tastes like chicken. (You may not use the full 1/2 cup juice.)
  • Divide the soup among bowls and top with the parsley-lemon mixture. (The soup, minus the lemon juice and parsley mixture, can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; the rice will absorb liquid as it sits, so add more chicken broth when reheating. Add the lemon juice and fresh herb garnish just before serving.)

LEMON PARSLEY RICE



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Make and share this Lemon Parsley Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup white rice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 small lemon, juice of
salt and pepper
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil, stir in rice, cover, reduce heat to low and cook 20 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat, add butter, lemon, salt and pepper and fluff with a fork to combine.
  • Add parsley, toss gently to combine and serve.

LEMON PARSLEY RICE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup rice
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
Juice of half a lemon
2 tablespoons butter
Salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Heat 2 cups of water to a boil and stir in rice. Return to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork. Toss in parsley, lemon and butter. Season and serve.

RICE WITH LEMON, CAPERS & PARSLEY



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Make and share this Rice With Lemon, Capers & Parsley recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MrsJ492

Categories     White Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white rice, Uncle Ben's Original long grain
3 cups water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, finely ground
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Add rice to a large pan of boiling water.
  • Cook over high heat about 15 minutes, until just tender. Watch carefully to prevent overcooking.
  • Drain and rise thoroughly.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy skillet or pan over low heat. (I usually use same pan I used to cook the rice.).
  • Add rice, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat, stirring gently with a fork.
  • Stir in lemon juice, capers, and parsley and remove from heat.
  • Stir in remaining butter and adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Serve immediately.

LEMON PARSLEY CHICKEN RICE



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Make and share this lemon parsley chicken rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by stephanie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 pieces chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 cups rice (long grain)
2 1/2 cups water
1/8 teaspoon rosemary
1 cup spinach leaves
1/2 cup cream
1/4 cup fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a skillet, melt butte and oil over medium heat.
  • Sauté chicken until no pink remains.
  • Add rice, water, lemon juice and rosemary.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 4 minutes.
  • Add spinach leaves, recover and simmer 6 minutes.
  • Take off the heat, stir in cream and parsley.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Freshly squeezed lemon juice and chopped parsley will give your rice the best flavor.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking: This will help to remove any starch and make the rice less sticky.
  • Cook the rice according to the package directions: Be sure to measure the rice and water correctly. You can use a rice cooker or a saucepan on the stovetop.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving: This will help to separate the grains and make the rice light and fluffy.
  • Season the rice to taste: Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the rice immediately: Lemon parsley rice is best served fresh. It can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Lemon parsley rice is a simple but flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. With its bright citrus flavor and fresh herbs, lemon parsley rice is sure to please everyone at your table.

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