My Mom's Greek Lemon Rice

Lemon juice, bay leaves, and chicken broth season long-grain white rice in this quick and easy Greek side dish recipe.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 156 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ lemon, juiced
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
• 2 cups converted long-grain white rice
• ½ stick butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a pot over low heat. Pour in rice and stir to coat in butter. Let simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until toasted but not burnt, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Pour chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and bay leaves into rice mixture. Bring to a rapid boil; continue to boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.