Description
This Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice dish is a flavorful one-pot meal that combines tender chicken thighs with fragrant lemon-infused rice. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Rice:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Sear chicken: In a skillet, sear chicken thighs until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic. Add rice and cook briefly.
- Add liquids: Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest. Bring to a simmer.
- Bake: Nestle chicken thighs on top of rice, cover, and bake for 35–40 minutes.
- Rest and garnish: Let the dish rest, then garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano for 1–2 hours ahead of time.
- Serve with a Greek salad or tzatziki for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
