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.
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.