Description
A flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, zesty lemon, and fluffy rice, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- Stir in garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Fluff rice and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and can be customized with vegetables like spinach or tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 30g