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Baked Lemon Chicken & Rice

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 41 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 bone in, skin on chicken breasts
  • 2 lemons
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup long-grain rice like Basmati
  • 2 cups chicken bone broth
  • Fresh parsley optional for serving, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Season chicken with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper, being sure to season both sides.
  • In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, skin side down, and sear until nicely golden brown, about 5-6 minutes. Flip the chicken then cook for a few minutes until the other side is browned as well. Remove chicken from heat and place on a plate.
  • In the same skillet, add the onion, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, and cook another 1-2 minutes until onions are soft. Add the rice and cook 2 minutes to toast. Add broth and zest and juice of 1 lemon, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, add chicken and any accumulated juices back into the pan (to finish cooking). Turn heat off. Cover pan, then place in preheated oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked through.
  • Increase oven heat to broil. Slice remaining lemon, and add slices to a small baking sheet lined with parchment or foil. Broil for 1-2 minutes on each side, until browned in spots and fragrant.
  • Top baked chicken and rice with caramelized lemon slices and parsley, if using. Serve.
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