Lemon-Garlic Chicken Rice Bowls
Juicy lemon-garlic chicken served over brown rice with roasted broccoli and carrots for a balanced, budget-friendly dinner.
- Calories
- 470
- Protein
- 35g
- Carbs
- 43g
- Fat
- 16g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 40 min total
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs20 oz
- Brown rice, dry1 cup
- Broccoli florets4 cup
- Carrot2
- Garlic4 clove
- Lemon1
- Olive oil8 tsp
- Dried oregano1 tsp
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
Instructions
- 1Cook the brown rice according to the package directions until tender.
- 2Heat the oven and place the broccoli and sliced carrot on a baking sheet. Toss with some of the olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast until browned and tender.
- 3Rub the chicken with the remaining olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- 4Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, turning once. Let it rest briefly, then slice.
- 5Serve the chicken with the rice and roasted vegetables, spooning any pan juices over the top.
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