EASY LEMON CHICKEN AND RICE

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I can throw this together quickly after work and still serve a satisfying dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 cup chicken broth
4 to 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced zucchini
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup uncooked instant rice
3/4 cup cubed cooked chicken breast

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder and lemon zest. Stir in broth and lemon juice until smooth; set aside. In a 3-cup microwave-safe dish, cook pepper and zucchini in butter until crisp-tender. Stir in broth mixture and rice. Cover; microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir in chicken. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes; fluff rice. Cook 30-45 seconds, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

Lexi Robinson
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat chicken. My kids love the tangy lemon sauce, and they don't even realize that they're eating chicken. I usually serve this dish with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.


zade allen
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few ingredients, and it's so easy to make. The lemon sauce is so flavorful and tangy, and it really brings the dish together. I will definitely be making this again.


Rishi Raut
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover rice from a takeout order, and this recipe was the perfect way to use it up. The lemon sauce was so flavorful and tangy, and it really brought the rice to life. I will definitely


Bright Neymar
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the tangy lemon sauce and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again for my next potluck.


Roman Cepeda
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the lemon sauce, and they don't even realize that they're eating vegetables. I usually serve this dish with broccoli or green beans.


amir rehman
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily. The chicken and rice were cooked perfectly, and the lemon sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Demetrius Jordan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some grilled chicken that I needed to use up, and this recipe was the perfect solution. The lemon sauce was so flavorful and tangy, and it really brought the chicken to life. The rice was a


Sush Anta
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I'm not a big fan of lemon, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon sauce was so flavorful and tangy, and it really complemented the chicken. The rice was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Habhib Rhaeem
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat chicken. My kids love the tangy lemon sauce, and they don't even realize that they're eating chicken. I usually serve this dish with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.


Hamid Gujjar
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few ingredients, and it's so easy to make. The lemon sauce is so flavorful and tangy, and it really brings the dish together. I will definitely be making this again.


Abid Tanoli
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some leftover rice from a takeout order, and this recipe was the perfect way to use it up. The lemon sauce was so flavorful and tangy, and it really brought the rice to life. I will definitely


Shahidul Jony
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the tangy lemon sauce and the tender chicken. I will definitely be making this again for my next potluck.


Sjhdije Jdjejjc
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the lemon sauce, and they don't even realize that they're eating vegetables. I usually serve this dish with broccoli or green beans.


Muneeb gohar
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily. The chicken and rice were cooked perfectly, and the lemon sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


stay with yousuf hossain
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some grilled chicken that I needed to use up, and this recipe was the perfect solution. The lemon sauce was so flavorful and tangy, and it really brought the chicken to life. The rice was a


Medo Ammar
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon sauce was so flavorful and tangy, and it really complemented the chicken. The rice was also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Vincent Bett
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This recipe is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients. The chicken and rice are cooked in one pot, which makes cleanup a breeze. The lemon sauce adds a pop of flavor that really brightens up the dish.


Edward Coch
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so flavorful and moist, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The lemon sauce was the perfect finishing touch. It was tangy and bright, and it really brought the dish tog


Faith Crosby
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This lemon chicken and rice recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The lemon sauce was tangy and flavorful, and it really brought the dish together. I will definitely be making this again.