Description
A vibrant, one-bowl meal featuring tender lemon-garlic chicken served over fluffy rice with roasted vegetables, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss broccoli and bell peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add remaining olive oil. Sauté chicken pieces until golden and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Add garlic, lemon juice, zest, oregano, salt, and pepper, cooking for 2 more minutes.
- Assemble bowls: divide rice among bowls, top with roasted vegetables and lemon garlic chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.