Nothing grabs my attention like an easy recipe for weeknight dinner that’s designed to reduce your effort and time in the kitchen. So, obviously, one pot recipes turned out to be a favorite on my weekly menu. And the idea of cooking rice and chicken in one pot to create an amazing dish totally intrigued me. In fact, the one pot Indian chicken and rice recipe on the blog is a regular in my household. Inspired by it, I made this one pot Greek chicken and rice that also grabbed a spot on my ‘favorites’ list. Think fresh lemon zest and juice, oregano, tender rice, and succulent chicken, and I’m already hooked. The chicken is marinated with lemon zest, oregano, and paprika, and is layered with rice to create an ultra delicious meal.
Greek Chicken And Rice Recipe
Prep chicken – Marinate chicken with lemon zest, oregano, and paprika. Don’t forget salt and pepper. Rub the spices onto the chicken. At this stage, you can shallow fry chicken in a little oil. Wait until both sides brown, and the chicken pieces are 75% cooked through. One pot chicken and rice – Now, you’ll need to cook rice in the same pan. Simply sauté the onions and garlic until they are soft. Then, add chicken, stock or broth, and lemon juice. Season and give it a quick stir. Cook rice until tender.
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