Lemon-garlic chicken with Greek-style rice
Golden chicken with lemon and garlic over fluffy rice : bright citrus, tender meat, a whisper of olive oil. A clear Greek weeknight plate, filling and ready in about 35 minutes.
Dietary summary — not suitable for vegetarian, vegan
- Free fromGluten, Lactose, Alcohol, Pork
- Not suitable forVegetarian, Vegan
Ingredients
Preparation steps
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rice according to the package until tender. Drain and keep warm.
Cut the chicken into even cutlets or large pieces. Juice the lemon. Mince the garlic finely.
Season the chicken with salt, pepper and half the lemon juice. Rest 5 minutes while the pan heats.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Lower the heat slightly, add the minced garlic and cook 30 seconds without browning it.
Deglaze with the remaining lemon juice and 2 to 3 tablespoons of water. Scrape up the pan juices and simmer 1 minute until lightly saucy.
Slice the chicken. Plate the rice, top with chicken and spoon over the pan juices. Serve at once.