One-pot

Lemon Chicken and Pea One-Pot Rice

Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Total50 min
Serves4
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Method

Make it happen

  1. 01

    Heat oil in a deep lidded pot over medium-high heat.

  2. 02

    Cook the main protein and vegetables in the order given below, using the same pot throughout.

  3. 03

    Brown chicken pieces for 6 minutes before adding the onion.

  4. 04

    Add oregano with the garlic.

  5. 05

    Stir rinsed raw rice into the pot for 1 minute, then pour in the measured stock and bring to a simmer.

  6. 06

    Cover and simmer over low heat for 12 minutes; avoid lifting the lid unnecessarily.

  7. 07

    Stir in the peas for the last 5 minutes of cooking.

  8. 08

    Continue covered for another 5–8 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid absorbed; add a splash of hot water if it dries out too early.

  9. 09

    Add lemon zest and juice after the rice is tender.

  10. 10

    Check the protein is fully cooked and piping hot; rest covered off the heat for 5 minutes, fluff and serve.