Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice in 30 Minutes 🍗🍋
This Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice is a fast, flavorful one-pan dish that’s perfect for busy evenings. Tender, seasoned chicken meets bright, lemony rice for a satisfying Mediterranean meal that’s ready in no time! 😋
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Chicken:
1 lb chicken thighs or breasts (boneless, skinless) 🍗
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1/2 tsp paprika 🌶️
Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
For the Lemon Rice:
1 cup long-grain white rice 🍚
2 cups chicken broth 🥣
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 🍋
1 tbsp lemon zest 🍋
2 tbsp butter 🧈
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) 🧀
Instructions
1️⃣ Season the chicken with oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper 🍗🌿.
2️⃣ Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through (165°F/74°C). Remove chicken and set aside 🫒🔥.
3️⃣ In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add uncooked rice and stir for 1–2 minutes until lightly toasted 🍚🧈.
4️⃣ Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir everything together and bring to a boil 🍋🥣.
5️⃣ Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and let the rice simmer for 15 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed 🍚⏳.
6️⃣ Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the rice. Cover and heat for another 2–3 minutes 🍗.
7️⃣ Top with fresh parsley and crumbled feta if desired before serving 🌿🧀.
Tips
Add veggies like spinach, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes to the rice for extra nutrition 🥬🍅.
Pair with a Greek salad or tzatziki for a full Mediterranean meal 🥗.
For even more flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano before cooking 🫒🍋.
Enjoy this bright and satisfying dish packed with bold, fresh flavors! 🍗🍋
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