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Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice

Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice: Quick Flavorful One-Pot Wonder

This Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice is a vibrant, one-pot dish packed with flavor, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika for extra flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon salt season to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes omit for a milder dish
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus 1 tablespoon for rice
For the Rice and Veggies
  • 8 oz grape tomatoes halved
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 oz fresh spinach chopped
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
For the Base
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or brown rice
  • 15 oz chickpeas (canned) drained
For the Creaminess
  • 6 oz feta cheese diced; or vegan feta
  • optional fresh oregano for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by seasoning the chicken thighs with oregano, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and salt.
  4. Add spinach and mix in cooked rice and chickpeas.
  5. Combine feta with olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl.
  6. Mix half of the feta into the rice, top with chicken and remaining feta, garnish with oregano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken and avoid overcooking to prevent dryness.

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