Lemony Chicken & Rice

Name: Lemony Chicken & Rice
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons pepper; 16 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 6 pounds); 2 cups uncooked long grain rice; 4 tablespoons grated lemon zest, divided; 2 medium lemons, sliced

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 cups water
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons pepper
16 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 6 pounds)
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
4 tablespoons grated lemon zest, divided
2 medium lemons, sliced

Directions

1

In a large shallow dish, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add chicken; turn to coat and cover. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
2

Preheat oven to 325°. Spread 1 cup rice into each of 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top each with 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 8 chicken thighs and half the marinade. Top with sliced lemons.
3

Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175°, 15-20 minutes longer. Sprinkle with remaining lemon zest.