Description
A flavorful and satisfying one-pot meal, this Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice dish combines tender chicken thighs seasoned with oregano and paprika, served with a zesty lemon rice studded with grape tomatoes, chickpeas, and spinach. Topped with a tangy feta cheese mixture, this dish is bursting with Mediterranean flavors and is quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1.5 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Greek lemon rice:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 5 oz fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 15 oz chickpeas, canned
Feta cheese mixture:
- 6 oz feta cheese, diced into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (optional)
- Fresh oregano for garnish
Instructions
- How to cook chicken: Season the chicken thighs and cook in a skillet until done. Remove from skillet.
- How to make Greek lemon rice: Cook tomatoes, garlic, spinach, rice, chickpeas, and lemon juice in the skillet.
- How to make a feta cheese mixture: Combine feta cheese with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs.
- Assembly: Mix feta cheese mixture into the rice, add chicken, and top with remaining feta mixture and fresh oregano.
Notes
- Make sure not to burn the oil when cooking the chicken.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 755 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1115mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
