By Hot and Cold Running Mom
One Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken Dinner
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Prep:30minCook:35min
With a zesty lemon, Dijon and garlic marinade these tender chicken legs are baked with vegetables and brown rice to give you a complete meal with little effort. For those busy days!
Updated at: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:14:10 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
50
Low
Glycemic Load
20
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1028.4 kcal (51%)
Total Fat66.1 g (94%)
Carbs41 g (16%)
Sugars1.9 g (2%)
Protein64.3 g (129%)
Sodium1340.8 mg (67%)
Fiber2.8 g (10%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
4chicken legs
split drum and thigh
3 tbspslemon juice
divided
1zest of lemon
1 Tbspdijon mustard
3 tspsminced garlic
¼ tspred pepper flakes
1 tspbasil flakes
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
2 tbspsolive oil
divided
1green onion
sliced
1 cupbrown rice
2 ½ cupschicken broth
1 cupfrozen mixed diced vegetables
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Mix 2 tbsps lemon juice, zest, Dijon, garlic, red pepper flakes, basil, salt, pepper and 1 tbsp olive oil together. Smear all over chicken pieces and marinate on the counter for 30 minutes. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to a large skillet and brown the chicken 4 minutes on each side on medium heat. Remove to a plate. To the same skillet add the green onion and brown rice and toss 30 seconds. Add the broth, mixed vegetables, salt, pepper and 1 tbsp lemon juice scraping the pan to de-glaze. Bring to a boil then return the chicken to the pan. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook 15 minutes. Then uncover and cook on medium high for 10 more minutes. Serves 4-6
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