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Easy Recipes Greek Chicken with Lemon Rice

Tender Greek chicken served over fragrant lemon rice for a bright, comforting dinner everyone will love.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: cheesey potatoes easy recipe, chicken stirfry easy recipe, dinner recipes, easy recipes, easy recipes ninja creami, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in the rice, lemon juice, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet on top of the rice.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the rice before baking.