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Easy Greek Lemon Chicken with Flavorful Rice Recipe That Heals

Easy Greek Lemon Chicken with Flavorful Rice Recipe
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Easy Greek Lemon Chicken with Flavorful Rice Recipe that soothes your soul and delights your taste buds with every bite

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1.5 cups long-grain white rice rinsed until water runs clear
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth at room temperature
  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced separately
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • Fresh parsley chopped for garnish (optional)

    • Instructions

  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels for crispy skin. Rub with olive oil, then sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and black pepper evenly on both sides. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken skin side down and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving. Flip and cook another 3 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside. Lower heat to medium. Add diced onion and sweat for 3 minutes until softened but not browned. Add minced garlic and lemon zest; stir 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add rinsed rice to the skillet with onions, stirring to coat grains. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, stir. Return chicken thighs to pan, skin side up on top of rice.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover skillet with tight-fitting lid or foil. Transfer to oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until rice absorbs broth and chicken is cooked through. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
  • Sprinkle fresh parsley over chicken and rice before serving. Optionally add lemon wedges on the side. Pairs well with cucumber tomato salad or warm pita bread.

    • Notes

    This recipe for easy Greek lemon chicken with flavorful rice is simple but packed with bright, fresh flavors. Juicy chicken gets a zesty punch from fresh lemon juice and herbs, while the rice soaks up pan juices and comes out tender and satisfying. Perfect for quick weeknights with minimal cleanup.

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