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Dinner Tonight: Lemon Chicken with Rice

Dinner Tonight: Lemon Chicken with Rice
Dinner Tonight: Lemon Chicken with Rice might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 427 calories, 31g of protein, and 12g of fat. Head to the store and pick up milk, chicken broth, lemon juice, and From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Rinse the rice and combine with 2 cups of the chicken stock in a medium pot. Bring to a boil then simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, adding water if necessary.
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2
Add peas, if using, towards the end of cooking.
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In the meantime, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the foam subsides.
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4
Add the flour and whisk into the butter, breaking up any clumps.
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Add the chicken stock, whisking. Bring to a boil, then simmer about 10 minutes.
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Add the milk, nutmeg, cayenne, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
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Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and saute over medium heat until cooked through (alternatively, they can gently poach until cooked).
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Add the final tablespoon of lemon juice to the rice and taste for seasoning. Slice the chicken and serve on the rice smothered in the sauce.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score27
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