Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice Bake

Name: Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice Bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 g Chicken breast; 200 g brown rice; 60 ml lemon juice; 500 ml chicken broth; 30 ml olive oil; 15 g garlic; 5 g oregano; 5 g thyme; optional feta cheese (optional); 5 g salt; 2 g pepper

A flavorful and satisfying baked dish with chicken, lemon-infused rice, and Mediterranean herbs. Easy to prepare ahead and reheat for a quick and healthy meal.

Total: 1 h 15 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 385
Protein: 35 g
Fat: 12 g
Carbs: 34 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Chicken breast600 g
brown rice200 g
lemon juice60 ml
chicken broth500 ml
olive oil30 ml
garlic15 g
oregano5 g
thyme5 g
feta cheese (optional)optional
salt5 g
pepper2 g

Method

5 steps

Preheat oven to 190C.
In a saucepan, combine brown rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
While rice cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken breast, minced garlic, oregano, and thyme. Sauté until chicken is browned.
Transfer the cooked rice and chicken mixture into a baking dish. Stir to combine.
Bake for 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the chicken is cooked through.