Lemon & Garlic Rice (Easy Stovetop Recipe)

This simple lemon & garlic rice is very flavorful and super easy to make! Change up your boring rice routine with this zesty bowl of deliciousness!

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This lemon and garlic rice is the perfect amount of sour and savory. You can enjoy this dish in so many ways. With tacos and burritos, mixed in with salads and soups, with some steak; the options are endless and delicious.

Pair our lemon and garlic rice with some roasted chicken thighs and lemon potatoes for a simple but delicious meal! Inspired by a dish that my mom made for me a ton growing up. ❤️

Ingredients you’ll need

• cooking oil
• white rice
• yellow onion
• garlic cloves
• chicken broth
• Italian seasoning
• lemon
• salt and pepper

Tools You’ll Need

• Medium size pot with lid
• Zester
• Chefs knife
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons

Zesty Lemon & Garlic Rice

Serves 2-3

Ingredients

• 1 tsp cooking oil
• 1 cup white rice long grain
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, peeled & minced
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• salt and pepper

Instructions

• Heat the oil in a medium size pot pan over medium high heat. Drizzle in the oil.
• Once hot, add the rice, onion, Italian seasoning and garlic. Cook, stirring often for about 1 minute.
• Add the chicken broth and stir until mixed. Bring to a boil, once boiling reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 20 minutes over low to low medium heat.
• Take the pot off the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Add in the lemon zest and juice, mix in to the rice using a fork. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
• Enjoy!

Try these tasty recipes next…

• Chickpea Soup
• Ponzu Chicken Breast
• Garlic Lime Shrimp
• Roasted chicken thighs & lemon potatoes
• Easy pork Bulgogi