Greek Yogurt Chicken & Lemon Rice
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Serves: Serves 4
 
Ingredients
  • 4 tsp lemon zest, fresh, divided
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 cup brown rice, long grain,dry
  • 2 cups water or according to package directions for the rice
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain, 2% MF
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp oregano, leaf, dried
  • ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 large chicken breast, boneless, skinless (about 1 pound - 450 grams)
  • ¼ tsp paprika, sweet
  • 1 green onion, raw, thinly sliced (optional garnish)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the zest from one lemon using a zester or a sharp knife to make 4 teaspoons (20 mL) zest. As you remove the yellow peel try to avoid removing the white pith which is bitter. Prepare 1 tablespoon (15 mL) fresh lemon juice and set aside.
  2. Cook brown rice in unsalted water according to package directions. Add 1 teaspoon (5 mL) lemon zest and 3 tablespoons (45 mL) fresh lemon juice to cooking water at the beginning of cooking.
  3. In a medium bowl whisk together Greek yogurt, shredded parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally making four thinner pieces. Add chicken to yogurt mixture and use a fork to turn and coat well. Place in baking dish sprayed with vegetable oil cooking spray. Pour any leftover marinade over chicken. Sprinkle with paprika.
  5. Bake uncovered 35-45 minutes until lightly browned and a thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
  6. To serve place a piece of the Greek yogurt chicken over top of the lemony brown rice. Garnish with finely sliced green onion (optional garnish).
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 457 g Calories: 330 Fat: 7 g Saturated fat: 3 g Carbohydrates: 26 g Sugar: 2 g Sodium: 279 mg Fiber: 2 g Protein: 40 g Cholesterol: 85 mg
Recipe by Alberta Chicken Producers Recipes and Industry Information at https://chicken.ab.ca/greek-yogurt-chicken-lemon-rice-2/