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Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice – Easy 30-Minute One-Pot Meal

  • Author: Chef Mia

Description

Welcome to your new favorite Mediterranean dish: Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice! In this one-pot wonder, you’ll experience a burst of flavors combining tender chicken, fragrant lemon rice, and a delightful mix of vegetables like spinach and tomatoes. Whether you’re craving a healthy meal or need something quick yet flavorful, this dish has it all!

Ingredients

  • Tip: For a dairy-free option, replace feta with a vegan cheese alternative.

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken thighs with oregano, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet on medium heat for two minutes, then add olive oil. Cook the chicken on one side for five minutes, making sure the oil doesn’t burn. Flip the chicken, reduce heat to low-medium, and cook for an additional five minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add halved grape tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and olive oil. Sauté on medium heat for about two minutes until the tomatoes soften and release their juices. Stir in the fresh spinach until wilted.
  3. Once the spinach is wilted, add cooked jasmine rice and drained chickpeas. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the remaining uncooked grape tomatoes. Reheat on medium heat, stirring to combine. For extra flavor, drizzle an additional tablespoon of olive oil.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix cubed feta with olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, and fresh oregano (optional). Coat the cheese evenly with the herbs and oil.
  5. Mix half of the feta mixture into the rice, then slice the cooked chicken and add it back to the skillet. Reheat everything on medium heat. Top with the remaining feta cheese mixture and garnish with fresh oregano. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juicefor the best tangy flavor in the rice.
Substitute chickpeas with white beansfor a different texture.
Make sure your skillet doesn’t get too hot to avoid burning the chicken juices, which are essential for flavoring the rice.

Find it online: https://exorecipes.com/greek-chicken-lemon-rice-one-pot-wonder-in-30-min/