Lemon Chicken & Rice Recipe

Recipe By EatingWell

This easy persian-inspired chicken and rice dish has a beautiful golden color and a wonderful fragrance. If you have saffron in the cupboard, do add that optional pinch; just a little will enhance the flavor and aroma of the dish.

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Ingredients for Lemon Chicken & Rice Recipe

  • 1/4 tablespoon Olive Oil, Divided
  • 1 Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
  • 1/4 Large onions, thinly sliced
  • 0.06 teaspoon Salt, Divided
  • 0.38 Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground turmeric
  • 0.13 teaspoon Paprika
  • 0.13 pinch Generous pinch of saffron
  • 0.38 cup Shredded Cabbage
  • 1/2 cup Cooked brown rice, preferably basmati or jasmine
  • 0.03 cup Lemon juice
  • 1/4 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Italian Parsley
Nutrition
value
436
calories per serving
4 g Fat11 g Protein86 g Carbs6 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    4g
  • Protein
    11g
  • Carbs
    86g
  • Fiber
    6g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    86g
  • Protein
    11g
  • Fiber
    6g

Fats

  • Fat
    4g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    122mg
  • Iron
    3mg
  • Vitamin A
    74mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    58mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    31mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    59mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    148mg
  • Selenium
    3mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By EatingWell