Description
This Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice recipe is a flavorful one-pot dish that combines tender chicken thighs with fragrant jasmine rice, tangy lemon, and savory feta cheese. With a blend of Mediterranean herbs and spices, this dish is easy to make and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the 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
For the 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)
Instructions
- How to cook chicken – Season the chicken thighs and cook them in a skillet until fully cooked.
- How to make Greek lemon rice – Prepare the rice with tomatoes, garlic, spinach, chickpeas, and lemon juice.
- How to make a feta cheese mixture – Combine feta cheese with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs.
- Assembly – Combine the feta mixture with the rice, add chicken, and top with remaining feta mixture and fresh oregano.
Notes
- Make sure to use a high-sided skillet to avoid spilling when mixing the ingredients.
- Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Greek Chicken, Lemon Rice, One-Pot Meal, Mediterranean Recipe, Feta Cheese
