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Zesty 30-Minute Lemon Garlic Chicken That’s Irresistible

Lemon Garlic Chicken
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A flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender lemon garlic chicken thighs served over spinach rice.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs or chicken legs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for serving
  • Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  2. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken pieces.
  3. Sear chicken skin-side down in a skillet for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, cook onion and garlic in olive oil for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Stir in rice and toast for 1–2 minutes.
  6. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
  7. Place seared chicken back into the skillet on top of the rice.
  8. Cover and simmer for 25–30 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked.
  9. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
  10. Serve with lemon slices and extra red pepper flakes.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken for better flavor.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
  • Fresh spinach can be substituted with frozen spinach.

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