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One pot, one cleanup — lemon chicken rice for tonight!
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This Lemon Chicken Rice is a one-pot meal made with bone-in chicken thighs seared until golden, then baked over long grain rice in a lemon and herb broth. The chicken browns on the stove first, which adds depth to the broth and gives the rice something to soak up as it cooks in the oven. Everything comes together in about 45 minutes, and since it's all done in one pot, cleanup is minimal. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are the right call here — the skin gets beautifully golden during the sear, and the bones keep the meat juicy all the way through the bake, which makes a real difference in how the whole dish comes together. What really makes this one special is how the rice cooks — it soaks up all the lemony broth and the flavor from the sear, so every bite is bright and well-seasoned without needing anything extra. It’s the kind of meal the whole family will enjoy, and the leftovers hold up and reheat just as well the next day!
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