Description
One Pot Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean right to your kitchen. This easy one-pot recipe features juicy chicken thighs marinated in zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, all cooked alongside fluffy rice infused with savory broth. The convenience of minimal cleanup makes this dish perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a delicious meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in (about 1 kg / 2 lb)
- 1 – 2 lemons, use the zest + 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, separated
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 cup (180g) long grain rice, uncooked
- 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) chicken broth / stock
- 3/4 cup (185 ml) water
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Black pepper
- Finely chopped parsley or oregano (optional)
- Fresh lemon zest (highly recommended)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs with lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and half of the olive oil in a ziplock bag for at least 20 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a heavy-based skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the marinated chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté diced onions in the same skillet until translucent.
- Add uncooked rice, chicken broth, water, reserved marinade, remaining oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well.
- Place seared chicken on top of the rice mixture, cover with a lid or foil, and bake for about 35 minutes.
- After baking, remove the lid and continue cooking for another 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 135mg