Lemon-Oregano Chicken with Brown Rice and Green Beans
A whole chicken breast browned in olive oil with oregano and lemon, served over a full bowl of brown rice with green beans stewed in tomato. Feta goes on at the end.
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- 110 g Brown rice
- 250 g Chicken breast
- 2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 Lemon
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 120 g Green beans (optional)
- 120 g Tomato (optional)
- 30 g Feta (optional)
- 10 g Parsley (optional)
Method
- Rinse the brown rice, then simmer it in twice its volume of salted water, covered, until tender and the water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
- While the rice cooks: butterfly the chicken breast to an even thickness, then rub it with the oregano, salt and the zest of the lemon.
- While the rice cooks: top and tail the green beans, chop the tomato, and chop the parsley.
- Warm half the olive oil in a pan over medium and stew the green beans with the tomato and a splash of water for 12 minutes, until the beans are soft right through and the tomato has reduced around them.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a second pan over medium-high and brown the chicken for 5 minutes on the first side, until it lifts cleanly.
- Turn the chicken, squeeze over half the lemon and cook 4 minutes more until firm and cooked through. Rest it on a board.
- Fluff the brown rice onto a plate, spoon the tomato beans alongside, and slice the rested chicken over the top. Crumble the feta over while everything is hot, add the parsley and squeeze over the rest of the lemon.
About Lemon-Oregano Chicken with Brown Rice and Green Beans
Lemon-Oregano Chicken with Brown Rice and Green Beans is a Greek lunch or dinner that comes together in about 40 minutes and serves 1. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.
Lemon-Oregano Chicken with Brown Rice and Green Beans: frequently asked questions
Is Lemon-Oregano Chicken with Brown Rice and Green Beans gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Lemon-Oregano Chicken with Brown Rice and Green Beans has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Lemon-Oregano Chicken with Brown Rice and Green Beans dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Feta. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
How long does Lemon-Oregano Chicken with Brown Rice and Green Beans take to make?
About 40 minutes start to finish, but only around 24 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Lemon-Oregano Chicken with Brown Rice and Green Beans?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out green beans, tomato, feta — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Lemon-Oregano Chicken with Brown Rice and Green Beans make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.