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Lemon Basil Chicken and Rice Bowls

A flavorful summer dish that features juicy lemon basil chicken thighs served over fluffy Jasmine rice with a tomato herb salad! It’s the perfect 30-minute dish for a nourishing, delicious weeknight meal.

This recipe stars U.S.-grown jasmine rice and comes to us from our friend @somethingnutritious in partnership with USA Rice.

  • Servings
    4 bowls
  • Serving Size
    1 bowl
  • Prep Time
    20 mins
  • Cook Time
    10 mins
  • Total Time
    30 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients

  •  1 tbsp annatto oil
  • 1 ½ cups Jasmine rice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups water
  • Salt

Lemon Basil Chicken Ingredients

  •  1 ½ lbs boneless chicken thighs
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh basil, finely chopped
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • Salt & pepper

Tomato Herb Salad Ingredients

  •  3 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • ½ cup mixed herbs- parsley, cilantro, dill, mint
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Juice from ½ a lemon
  • Salt & pepper

Directions

  • Add the rice and tbsp of olive oil to a small pan on medium heat. Toast the rice for 1-2 minutes, then add in the water and salt. Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15-18 minutes until all of the water is absorbed. Let rest for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. 
  • Place the chicken thighs in a bowl with the finely chopped basil, olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic and salt & pepper. Toss together to coat evenly.
  • Heat a grill pan or skillet on medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken with any remaining marinade and grill the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side, until browned. Let rest on a plate for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • While the chicken cooks, prepare the tomato salad. Cut the tomatoes into quarters and add them to a bowl with the olive oil, chopped herbs, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and salt & pepper.
  • Serve the chicken over rice topped with the tomato herb salad.