Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken with Garlic Butter Rice
A flavorful and zesty dish featuring tender grilled chicken paired with fragrant garlic butter rice, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (if preferred)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Grains
- 1 cup long-grain rice like basmati or jasmine
- 2 cups chicken broth
Butter & Garlic
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp parsley freshly chopped, for garnish
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Grill chicken until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- In a pot, cook rice with chicken broth until tender, about 15 minutes.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, then stir into cooked rice.
- Serve grilled chicken over garlic butter rice, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before grilling.