Lemon Chicken Risotto Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 serves
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Calories
385 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Lemon Chicken Risotto Recipe
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This lemon chicken risotto recipe combines lemon chicken and creamy risotto in one comforting and delicious dish. Lemon chicken risotto is easy to make, and is perfect for dinner parties, weeknight eats, and even those special occasions like Easter or Christmas.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams, 1.58 ounces) butter
- 350 grams (12.35 ounces) chicken, breast or boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces and lightly seasoned with salt
- 5 tablespoons of lemon juice or to taste
- 1 small (120 grams, 4.23 ounces) brown onion finely chopped
- 1 cup (195 grams, 6.88 ounces) arborio rice
- ½ cup (125 ml/grams, 4.41 ounces) white wine
- 3 cups (750ml/grams, 26.45 ounces) chicken stock (or vegetable broth) slightly heated
- 3 tablespoons (20 grams, 0.71 ounces) parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh basil leaves to garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a wide medium sized saucepan, saute 2 tablespoons of butter, cut chicken pieces, half of the lemon juice, and the chopped onion over medium heat, until the onions are lightly browned and soft, and the chicken has cooked.
- Add the arborio rice and saute until lightly golden brown.
- Next, add the white wine and cook until almost all the liquid is gone from the saucepan.
- Reduce the heat to low medium and add about ½ cup (125 ml) of stock to the rice mixture. Gently stir the rice through the mixture constantly until almost all the liquid has absorbed.
- Repeat until all the stock has been used up and the rice is soft and tender.
- Remove rice from heat, mix through the grated parmesan cheese, remaining lemon juice, lemon zest, remaining butter, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the rice to sit for 1 to 2 minutes with a lid on, then serve. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, chives, or parsley if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serve (does not include optional garnish)
Calories
385kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
486mg
(20%)
Potassium
617mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4serves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serve (does not include optional garnish) | |
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 617mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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