# What you need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - Zest of 1 lemon
06 - Juice of 1 lemon
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Rice
08 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
09 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
13 - Lemon slices
# Steps to follow:
01 - Set oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - Dry chicken breasts with paper towels. Combine olive oil, black pepper, kosher salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a small bowl.
03 - Coat chicken breasts evenly on both sides with the seasoning mixture.
04 - Heat large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken breasts for 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
05 - Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
06 - While chicken bakes, rinse rice under cold water until water is clear.
07 - Bring chicken broth or water and butter to a boil in saucepan. Add rice and salt, stir once, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
08 - Plate chicken breasts over the cooked rice and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices as desired.
