Greek Chicken and Rice
Skinny Greek chicken and rice is the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal. Loaded with brown rice and juicy, flavorful chicken, topped with fresh lemon.
Servings 4
Calories 403kcal
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced in half
- 1 bag/container of Seeds of Change Brown and Red Rice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup red onions chopped
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 lemon half sliced and the other half juice of
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- ¼ cup kalamata olives
- ¼ cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- McCormick's Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Seasoning and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine one tablespoon of olive oil, half of lemon (juice of), red wine vinegar, McCormick's Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Seasoning, pepper, red pepper flakes, and oregano in a zip lock bag.
- Add the chicken breasts. Shake and pound the bag to ensure the mixture is coated. Allow to the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 12 hours.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a skillet. Add the onions and garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Remove the chicken from the Ziploc bag and add to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Heat the rice in the microwave for 90 seconds. When complete, add the rice to the skillet.
- Add the chicken broth and stir to fully combine.
- Top with lemon slices, olives, tomatoes, and parsley
Notes
Cooking time noted above does not include time to marinate.
Tzatziki dip makes the perfect topping! Costco has a tub for about $6.
Tzatziki dip makes the perfect topping! Costco has a tub for about $6.
Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal