Description
Indulge in this Easy Greek Lemon Chicken with Flavorful Rice, a delightful dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your table. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe combines tender chicken marinated in zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, served alongside fluffy rice infused with rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Optional: Bell peppers or zucchini
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Sear the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each side).
- 3. Add Rice and Broth: Remove the chicken and add rice to absorb drippings. Pour in the chicken broth and stir gently.
- 4. Return Chicken and Simmer: Nestle the seared chicken back into the skillet with rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender (15-20 minutes).
- 5. Fluff and Serve: Let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing rice. Serve warm, garnished with parsley or lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg