Description
One Pan Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice is a delightful dish that combines juicy, marinated chicken with fluffy lemon-infused rice, all cooked together for maximum flavor. This easy-to-make recipe whisks you away to the Mediterranean with every bite. Perfect for casual dinners or weeknight meals, it promises satisfying flavors that will have your family wanting more. With minimal cleanup and customizable ingredients, this hearty dish is ideal for any home chef looking to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add rice and toast lightly for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and nestle marinated chicken on top of the rice.
- Cover with foil or a lid and bake for 25 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg