Chicken With Citrus Rice Recipes

EASY BAKED LEMON CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
• Season chicken thighs with paprika, thyme, salt and pepper on both sides.
• Cook the thighs in an oven-proof pan set over medium-high heat, skin-side down until the skin is crisp and golden.
• Flip over and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Saute the onion and garlic in the same pan until fragrant then add the rice, lemon zest, lemon juice and stock/water.
• Bring to a simmer then place the chicken back on top. Cover with a lid then place in the oven.
• Bake the chicken and rice for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is fluffy and tender.
• Scatter over chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

CITRUS CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Cook the chicken in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until it's well browned on both sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
• Stir the stock, orange juice, onion and rice in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
• Return the chicken to the skillet. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked though and the rice is tender. Stir in the parsley.
• Tip: For a special touch, cook orange slices in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until they're lightly browned. Serve over the chicken.

CITRUS CHICKEN RICE BOWLS

Steps:

• For the chicken: Mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, orange juice and garlic in a small bowl. Place chicken in a large zip-top bag and carefully pour soy mixture on top. Close the bag and massage to coat chicken in marinade. Place in refrigerator to marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to a few hours.
• Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill for cooking over medium-high heat. Grease grill with olive oil. Grill chicken on both sides until char marks appear and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes total. Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes, then slice.
• To serve: Scoop a large spoonful of Steamed Brown Rice into bowls. Top with sliced chicken. Drain a spoonful of the Pickles and place on top. Garnish bowl with jalapeno slices, cucumber, hoisin, cilantro and Sriracha Aioli. Serve with wedges of lime. Enjoy!
• Add rice, 2 cups water and a big pinch of salt to a small saucepot. Bring rice to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Let steam with the lid on until rice is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.
• Combine carrots, daikon, vinegar, sugar, salt and 1 cup water in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before using.
• Mix mayonnaise and sriracha together in a small bowl.