Description
A flavorful and satisfying one-pot meal, this Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice dish combines tender chicken thighs with fragrant oregano, zesty lemon, and creamy feta cheese for a Mediterranean-inspired dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1.5 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon Rice:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz grape tomatoes (sliced in half)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 oz fresh spinach (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 15 oz chickpeas (canned)
- 6 oz feta cheese (diced into small cubes)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (optional)
- fresh oregano (for garnish)
Instructions
- How to cook chicken: Season the chicken thighs with dried oregano, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, cook chicken on both sides until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- How to make Greek lemon rice: Cook tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and salt in the skillet. Add spinach, rice, chickpeas, lemon juice, and remaining tomatoes. Mix well.
- How to make feta cheese mixture: Combine Feta cheese with olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, and fresh oregano.
- Assembly: Mix half of the feta mixture into the rice, add chicken, top with remaining feta mixture and fresh oregano. Season to taste.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, you can omit the chicken and add more vegetables or tofu for protein.
- This dish pairs well with a crisp salad or a side of roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Greek, Chicken, Lemon, Rice, One-Pot, Mediterranean, Feta Cheese
