Description
Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice is a vibrant, flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe features juicy chicken marinated in zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, served with fluffy lemon-infused rice for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 fresh lemons
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, juice from two lemons, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken breasts for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the marinated chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Add rice and chicken broth to the skillet; stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 15 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, let rest covered for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp for alternative proteins. Add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat as needed.