Description
A comforting one-pot dish that features tender chicken and fluffy rice infused with zesty lemon and herbs, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika. Add the chicken to the pot and brown it on both sides. Once golden, remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until softened, allowing the aromas to fill your kitchen.
- Stir in the rice, then add the lemon juice and chicken broth. This is where the magic begins!
- Place the browned chicken back in the pot, nestling it among the rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is fluffy and the chicken is tender.
- Once cooked, fluff the rice gently with a fork, and garnish with fresh lemon zest and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing the rice and seasoning the chicken a day prior. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg