Description
Bright, tangy, and deeply comforting, this one-pan dish features juicy lemon pepper chicken nestled over creamy, herbed yogurt rice. A low-effort, high-flavor meal perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
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1 ½ lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1 lemon (zested + juiced)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 ½ tsp lemon pepper seasoning
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Salt, to taste
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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2 ¼ cups chicken broth
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1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
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Chopped parsley or dill, for garnish
Instructions
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Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon pepper, garlic powder, olive oil, and salt. Add chicken and coat well. Let sit for 10–15 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
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Sear Chicken: In a large skillet, sear chicken over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
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Cook Rice: In the same pan, add rice, chicken broth, and butter. Stir to deglaze, bring to a simmer.
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Combine & Cook: Nestle the chicken back into the rice. Cover and simmer on low for 20–25 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
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Garnish & Serve: Let rest 5 minutes. Sprinkle with herbs and serve warm.
Notes
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Use bone-in chicken for extra flavor—just adjust cooking time slightly.
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Add baby spinach or peas in the last 5 minutes for a veggie boost.
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For extra tang, swirl in more yogurt before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g