Description
Greek Chicken with Lemon Rice and Tomatoes is a fresh, Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring tender herb-seasoned chicken served with bright lemon rice and juicy roasted tomatoes. This wholesome and flavorful dinner combines zesty lemon flavors with aromatic herbs and perfectly roasted chicken, making it ideal for any night of the week.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Lemon Rice
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
For the Tomatoes
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the chicken and tomatoes.
- Prepare Chicken Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with this mixture. If possible, allow the chicken to marinate for 15 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Roast Chicken: Place the marinated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 22–25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and juices run clear.
- Prepare and Roast Tomatoes: Toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the tomatoes to the baking sheet with the chicken during the last 15 minutes of baking so they roast alongside and become tender and slightly caramelized.
- Cook Lemon Rice: While the chicken and tomatoes bake, cook the white rice in chicken broth according to the package directions until tender and fluffy.
- Flavor the Rice: Once the rice is cooked, stir in butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped fresh parsley to give the rice a fresh, bright flavor.
- Serve: Plate the baked chicken breasts over a bed of lemon rice and surround with the roasted cherry tomatoes for a colorful, delicious meal.
Notes
- Top with crumbled feta cheese for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Serve with a Greek salad or steamed vegetables to add variety and balance.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
