Lemon Thyme Rice

Name: Lemon Thyme Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup uncooked white rice; 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Rating: 4.09 stars

200 Ratings
157 Reviews
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This is a recipe that my neighbor taught me when I was young. It is very good and goes with any chicken dish. Even my picky 4 year old eater eats it!

By LASUG

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Directions

Step 1

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, and stir in the rice. Cook rice, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes.

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Step 2

Mix chicken broth, lemon juice and thyme into the rice. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Editor's Note:

Use 1 teaspoon dried thyme if fresh thyme is not available.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

212 calories; protein 5.4g 11% DV; carbohydrates 37.8g 12% DV; fat 3.8g 6% DV; cholesterol 7.6mg 3% DV; sodium 345.6mg 14% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (157)

Most helpful positive review

THEBACCHUS

06/12/2005

Here is the problem with this recipe as written -- it should be 1 Tablespoon FRESH thyme OR 1 teaspoon dried. Dried herbs are much stronger. I thought this was fabulous modified though! Read More

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(88)

Most helpful critical review

Gayle

08/29/2002

You must have a taste for thyme otherwise don't bother!! Read More

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(13)

200 Ratings

5 star values: 86
4 star values: 73
3 star values: 24
2 star values: 7
1 star values: 10

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THEBACCHUS

06/12/2005

Here is the problem with this recipe as written -- it should be 1 Tablespoon FRESH thyme OR 1 teaspoon dried. Dried herbs are much stronger. I thought this was fabulous modified though! Read More

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(88)

Lyn

03/24/2008

This is not the recipe that I submitted. The recipe does not need this much thyme. Read More

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(75)

SERENISM

03/01/2003

This is really good! I caramelized onions and added some minced garlice with the butter and then added the rice.I finished off with some paramsan cheese and it was fantastic! The cheese really went well with the lemon! My picky bf simply adores it! Read More

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(49)

naples34102

02/18/2011

Simple goodness. Quiet and understated and the perfect side dish for "Tilapia Scampi " also from this site. Did not measure precisely but to my own tastes. Read More

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(22)

XXXNAUGHTY

02/08/2011

Awesome. As another reviewer suggested if using dried herbs it will be 1 tsp as opposed to 1 tbsp. Goes great with the Chicken Piccata (also from this website). Will maybe use jasmine rice next time. Read More

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(20)

MYMAGICWORD

04/29/2007

Terrific recipe with some slight modifications! I increased lemon to 3-4 tbl reduced thyme to 1 tsp added 1 tsp onion powder and some fresh garlic. My DH devoured everything left in the pan! I served it with salmon and the lemon was a great accompaniment. Thanks so much! Read More

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(16)

Baking Nana

08/31/2010

This is a keeper - Hubby loved it. It isn't real lemony - you could add lemon zest to up the flavor but we really liked this as is. I did use fresh thyme - 4 -5 sprigs. Delicious and light! Read More

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(14)

Gayle

08/29/2002

You must have a taste for thyme otherwise don't bother!! Read More

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(13)

somethingdifferentagain?!

09/26/2003

This recipe is just a nice fluffy white rice with a VERY strong Thyme flavor. I doubt I will make it again. I like thyme but it was too much and too plain. Read More

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(12)

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Here is the problem with this recipe as written -- it should be 1 Tablespoon FRESH thyme OR 1 teaspoon dried. Dried herbs are much stronger. I thought this was fabulous modified though!

This is not the recipe that I submitted. The recipe does not need this much thyme.

Simple goodness. Quiet and understated and the perfect side dish for "Tilapia Scampi " also from this site. Did not measure precisely but to my own tastes.

Awesome. As another reviewer suggested if using dried herbs it will be 1 tsp as opposed to 1 tbsp. Goes great with the Chicken Piccata (also from this website). Will maybe use jasmine rice next time.

This is a keeper - Hubby loved it. It isn't real lemony - you could add lemon zest to up the flavor but we really liked this as is. I did use fresh thyme - 4 -5 sprigs. Delicious and light!

You must have a taste for thyme otherwise don't bother!!

This recipe is just a nice fluffy white rice with a VERY strong Thyme flavor. I doubt I will make it again. I like thyme but it was too much and too plain.