One Pan Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice – Quick Dinner, Big Flavor
This One Pan Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice is the easiest weekday dinner! The juices from the chicken mix perfectly with the lemon rice, creating the ultimate flavor explosion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pan, Baked
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Ingredients
- 5 chicken thighs, breasts, or drumsticks, skin-on
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic, mashed
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Season both sides of the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the oregano, paprika, a pinch of sea salt and pepper, and the lemon zest. Press the seasonings onto the chicken and set aside.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
4. Place the chicken in the skillet, skin side down, and cook for 5–6 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove chicken and place on a plate to rest.
5. Pour any chicken juices from the skillet onto the plate with the chicken. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
6. Dice the onion and garlic, then add them to the skillet and sauté for 3–5 minutes, until onions are translucent.
7. Add the rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, remaining oregano, parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
8. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then gently place the chicken back into the pan, nestling it on top of the rice mixture.
9. Turn off the heat and place the pan, covered, into the oven. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the chicken and rice are fully cooked.
10. Remove from oven, uncover, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use bone-in, skin-on chicken for maximum flavor. To keep it dairy-free, ensure the chicken broth does not contain any dairy-based additives. This dish pairs well with a simple cucumber salad or roasted vegetables.