Description
A Mediterranean delight featuring juicy, oven-baked Greek chicken marinated in a zesty blend of lemon and herbs, served over fluffy lemon-infused rice. This wholesome dish is bursting with fresh flavors and perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon, juiced and zested - For the Lemon Rice:
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Marinate the chicken: Rub the marinade all over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare the rice: While the chicken is baking, rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Finish the rice: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Stir in the chopped parsley, a squeeze of lemon juice, and season with salt to taste.
- Serve: Plate the lemon rice and place the baked chicken breasts on top. Garnish with additional parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator before baking.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Substitute fresh oregano for dried if available; use 1 tablespoon fresh oregano in place of 2 teaspoons dried.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg