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Close-up of a piece of chicken on lemon herb rice with parsley on top

one pot creek chicken & lemon

Juicy lemon-oregano chicken baked over fluffy rice in one pan with garlic and broth for a bright, cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
chill time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 522
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 5 chicken chicken pieces
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice from 1–2 lemons
  • Lemon zest from 1–2 lemons
Rice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup long grain rice 180 g
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 375 ml
  • 3/4 cup water 185 ml
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/3 tsp salt
  • Black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • Finely chopped parsley
  • Fresh lemon zest

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe pan with lid
  • Mixing bowl
  • Zester
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix chicken with 1/2 tsp salt, black pepper, 1 tbsp dried oregano, minced garlic, lemon zest, and 4 tbsp lemon juice.
  2. Heat 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe pan. Sear chicken until lightly golden on both sides, then transfer to a plate.
  3. In the same pan, sauté the onion until softened.
  4. Add rice and stir for 1 minute. Season with 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1/3 tsp salt, and black pepper.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and water. Stir well.
  6. Nestle chicken back into the pan. Cover and bake at 375°F (190°C) until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  7. Rest 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and fresh lemon zest, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 522kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 37gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 866mgPotassium: 360mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

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Notes

 
  • If your broth is salty, reduce the added salt in the rice.
  • If the rice looks dry mid-bake, add 2–4 tbsp hot water and re-cover.
  • For extra brightness, finish each plate with an extra squeeze of lemon.
 

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