Greek Marinated Chicken with Lemon Rice and Couscous

A tasty one-pot dish with chicken breasts marinated in Greek spices, lemon-infused rice, and perfectly cooked couscous. This dish is simple to make and tastes great with Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup couscous
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, sliced for garnish
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper

This is your Greek marinade

Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag and pour the Greek marinade over them

Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or longer for better flavor

In a large, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, add the couscous and white rice

Mix them together

Place marinated chicken breasts on top of the couscous and rice mixture

Pour chicken broth over the couscous, rice, and chicken until everything is submerged

Cover the pot with a lid and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes

Preheat your oven to 375F 190C

Transfer the covered pot to the preheated oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice and couscous are tender

Remove from the oven, garnish with lemon slices and chopped fresh parsley

Serve hot and enjoy your Greek Marinated Chicken with Lemon Rice and Couscous