Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice Bake that combines tender chicken with flavorful rice, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine the rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for a few hours before baking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice Bake, Greek Chicken Recipe, Baked Chicken and Rice