Lemon Dill Chicken That’s Bright and Juicy

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

This Lemon Dill Chicken with Rice Recipe is a flavorful and healthy meal option, making it an excellent choice for anyone following Mediterranean diet recipes. It’s an easy dinner recipe that combines tender chicken, fragrant dill, and zesty lemon over a bed of fluffy rice.

The dish is simple to prepare and can be ready in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.

Delicious Lemon Dill Chicken with Rice

This dish features marinated chicken breasts seared to perfection, then cooked with lemon and dill, served over a bed of seasoned rice. The recipe takes approximately 45 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
Lemon wedges for garnish
Fresh dill for garnish

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Cook the Rice: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add rice and stir for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade (discard marinade) and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden.