Lemony Chicken and Rice

Name: Lemony Chicken and Rice
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 , split chicken breasts (10 to 12 ounces each); 2 teaspoons, vegetable oil; 1 , large onion, chopped fine; 1 1/2 cups, long grain white rice; 1/8 teaspoon, hot red pepper flakes; 3 medium cloves, garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons, grated lemon zest and 2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon; 1 3/4 cups, low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup, water; 5 , medium scallions, sliced thin; 1 , lemon, cut into wedges

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Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2005

Chicken and rice is always a simple dinner option, but it doesn't have to be plain. Dress up this dish with bright lemon flavor.

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Chicken and rice recipes often result in tired, stringy chicken and rice that is either overcooked and gummy or undercooked and chalky. For our Lemony Chicken and Rice recipe, we wanted juicy chicken and tender rice, both packed with bright...

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