Greek Chicken with Tomato-and-Rice Salad

Name: Greek Chicken with Tomato-and-Rice Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. finely grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme; 1 1/2 tsp. Greek seasoning; 5 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 3 garlic cloves, minced and divided; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total); 1/3 c. dry white wine; 1 c. royal rice blend; 1 c. halved grape tomatoes; 3 small baby cucumbers, sliced; 3 scallions, sliced; 1 c. fresh flat-leafed parsley; 1/4 c. sliced fresh mint; 2 oz. crumbled feta cheese (about 1/2 cup)

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Feb 4, 2015

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greek chicken with tomato and rice salad

Brian Woodcock

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

563

This refreshing twist on the usual chicken dish is a great weeknight meal that's sure to please!

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 tsp. Greek seasoning
5 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced and divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 cup royal rice blend
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
3 small baby cucumbers, sliced
3 scallions, sliced
1 cup fresh flat-leafed parsley
1/4 cup sliced fresh mint
2 oz. crumbled feta cheese (about 1/2 cup)

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Step 2Combine lemon zest, thyme, Greek seasoning, 2 tablespoons oil, and 2 minced garlic cloves in a bowl. Rub on chicken. Pour wine into an 11- by 7-inch baking dish and top with chicken. Bake until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, 28 to 30 minutes. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Transfer rice to a bowl and stir in tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, parsley, mint, feta, lemon juice, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and remaining clove garlic.
4. Step 4Serve rice warm or at room temperature topped with chicken.