LEMONY CHICKEN & RICE

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I couldn't say who loves this recipe best, because it gets raves every time I serve it! Occasionally I even get a phone call or email from a friend requesting the recipe, and it's certainly a favorite for my grown children and 15 grandchildren. -Maryalice Wood, Langley, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons pepper
16 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 6 pounds)
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
4 tablespoons grated lemon zest, divided
2 medium lemons, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add chicken; turn to coat and cover. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 325°. Spread 1 cup rice into each of 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top each with 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 8 chicken thighs and half the marinade. Top with sliced lemons., Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 15-20 minutes longer. Sprinkle with remaining lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Fat 26g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 173mg cholesterol, Sodium 754mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 53g protein.

Md Rakibol
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. The chicken is grilled and the lemon sauce is light and refreshing.


Tanwa Olajuwon
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The chicken is roasted to perfection and the lemon sauce is elegant and flavorful.


Sk Rafsan
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I love this recipe because it's so simple to make. I usually just throw all of the ingredients in a slow cooker and let it cook all day. The chicken always comes out tender and juicy.


Oksana Karpovych
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is cooked in one pan, and the lemon sauce comes together in just a few minutes.


Jomana Mohammed
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.


Gulam Fareed
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce is light and refreshing. I usually serve it with rice or quinoa.


Bijaya Tamang
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use any type of chicken you like, and you can adjust the amount of lemon juice to suit your taste. I also like to add some fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, to the sauce.


Bofa Benjamin
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This recipe is a great way to add some brightness to your weeknight meals. The lemon sauce is tangy and refreshing, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables or a side salad.


Gezahegn Million
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it with rice or pasta.


AO TV8
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables or a side salad.


ULuthando Truth
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the lemon sauce is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.


loagan jake
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some roasted chicken I had in the fridge and it was delicious. The lemon sauce really brightened up the chicken and made it taste fresh and new.


Becky
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Jutt Sahab
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the lemon sauce is tangy and flavorful. I served it with steamed broccoli and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Sara Rocha
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the lemon sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal.


Bakar Bakar
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, the rice was fluffy and light, and the lemon sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.