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One Pan Meyer Lemon Chicken with Golden Rice

One Pan Meyer Lemon Chicken with Golden Rice

This One Pan Meyer Lemon Chicken with Golden Rice combines tender chicken and zesty lemons for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 2 pieces Meyer lemons (juiced and zested)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup golden rice
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a large oven-safe skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Place in the prepared skillet.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the juice and zest from the Meyer lemons, minced garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil. Drizzle half over the chicken.
  4. Add golden rice around the chicken and pour in chicken broth until just covering the rice.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  6. Let rest for five minutes before serving, drizzling leftover sauce over each plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15g

Notes

This dish is versatile; you can swap chicken for salmon or shrimp, or replace golden rice with quinoa. Add vegetables like broccoli or asparagus for extra nutrition.

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