Lemon-Dill Chicken with Lemon-Herb Rice

Name: Lemon-Dill Chicken with Lemon-Herb Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 (6 oz each), pounded to 1/2-inch thickness chicken breasts; 1, zested and juiced lemon; 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup uncooked brown rice; 2 cups chicken broth; 1, minced shallot; 1 tsp dill weed

Juicy chicken breasts with bright lemon and dill flavors, served over fluffy rice infused with fresh herbs.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Chicken

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

2 (6 oz each), pounded to 1/2-inch thickness chicken breasts
1, zested and juiced lemon
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2 cups chicken broth
1, minced shallot
1 tsp dill weed

Instructions

Step 1: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp dill. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 2: Remove chicken and set aside. Add shallot to skillet and cook for 1 minute until softened.
Step 3: Add brown rice and chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
Step 4: Stir in remaining 1 tbsp lemon zest, lemon juice, and dill weed into rice. Slice chicken and serve with rice, garnished with extra dill.