Skillet Lemon Chicken with Zucchini and Rice
Juicy seared chicken thighs tossed with lemon and oregano, served alongside tender zucchini and fluffy rice.
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- Pregnancy
- Toddlers
- Dairy-free
- Alpha-gal
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- High cholesterol
- Gluten-free dairy-free
Ingredients
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 zucchini, cut into 1 cm half-moons
- 1 cup white rice, uncooked, rinsed
- 2 cup water
Method
- Combine white rice and water with a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes until tender.15 min timer
- Toss chicken thigh pieces with olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C, about 8 minutes.8 min timer
- Add the sliced zucchini to the skillet with the chicken. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.5 min timer
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve the lemon-oregano chicken and tender zucchini alongside.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Built on simple white rice, tender chicken, and vegetables with no gluten-containing grains.
- Pregnant: Contains no alcohol, unpasteurised dairy, or deli meats.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft simmered rice and tender zucchini that are easy to chew.
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