Favoreats
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INGREDIENTS
2 tsp
extra-virgin olive oil
4
medium carrots (peeled and 1/4-inch diced, about 2 1/2 cups)
3
medium celery stalks (1/4-inch diced, about 2/3 cup)
1/2
medium yellow onion (diced, about 1/2 cup)
2 cloves
garlic (minced)
1 tsp
kosher salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1 cup
brown rice (rinsed and drained (do not swap white rice, as it will cook more quickly and become mushy; you can use wild rice with a similar cook time, though the flavor of the wild rice will be stronger and more earthy))
1 1/2 lb
boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
6
–8 cups chicken stock (divided (be sure to use regular chicken stock, not unsalted, or chicken broth))
1
bay leaf
6
sprigs fresh thyme (plus additional for serving)
2 tbsp
fresh lemon juice (or more to taste (optional))