Lemony Chicken & Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 16 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 6 pounds)
• 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
• 4 tablespoons grated lemon peel, divided
• 2 medium lemons, sliced

Directions

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 325°. Spread 1 cup rice into each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Top each with 1 tablespoon lemon peel, 8 chicken thighs and half of the marinade. Top with sliced lemons.
3. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 180°. Sprinkle with remaining lemon peel.

Recipe source: tasteofhome