Step 1

soak the rice in water; place in a bowl and cover completely with water. Then, rinse the rice 3-5 times and pour out the water. I use a strainer/colander over a bowl when doing this.

Step 2

at medium heat add the oil and butter to the pan

Step 3

sauté the onion until it's translucent (add salt & pepper)

Step 4

add the garlic and sauté a couple more minutes (DO NOT BURN the garlic)

Step 5

add the rice and sauté about 5 minutes at medium heat

Step 6

add the Better than Bouillon chicken base and sauté for about 1-2 minutes

Step 7

add the lemon pepper seasoning; sauté another minute or so

Step 8

add the lemon juice and a 1/4 tsp of lemon zest

Step 9

add 2 cups of water to the pan (or chicken stock if you do not have Better than Bouillon)

Step 10

crank up the heat to high and bring to a boil

Step 11

check the juice in the pan and taste it for proper seasoning (if it needs a little more of anything add it now)

Step 12

cover the pot/pan with a tight fitting lid and reduce the heat to low

Step 13

cook covered at low for about 20-25 minutes

Step 14

remove lid and let the rice sit in pan with heat turned off for about 5-10 minutes

Step 15

Then, fluff up the rice with a fork and add to serving dish

Step 16

garnish with lemon zest and a little parsley

Step 17

ENJOY THE best lemon rice EVER!