Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
chicken breast
600 g
lemons (juice)
2 pcs
garlic cloves
4 pcs
olive oil
60 ml
dried oregano
2 tsp
Rice and Vegetables
long-grain rice
300 g
yellow onion
1 pcs
chicken broth
750 ml
Seasoning
salt
2 tsp
black pepper
1 tsp
Instructions
Prepare chicken marinade
In a bowl, combine juice of 2 lemons, minced garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
Cook onions and rice
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add rice and stir for 1 minute to toast.
Cook rice with broth
Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Cook marinated chicken
While rice cooks, heat remaining olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 75°C).
Make lemon sauce and serve
Remove chicken from pan. Add reserved marinade to pan, bring to simmer and cook 2 minutes. Slice chicken and serve over rice, drizzle with lemon sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Original recipe
Storage
Best eaten fresh. Add fresh lemon juice when reheating to brighten flavors.
Notes
• High protein weeknight dinner
• Ready in under 45 minutes
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