Description
Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice is a vibrant and healthy dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean right to your dinner table. This one-pot meal features tender chicken thighs, zesty lemon-infused rice, and nutritious vegetables like fresh spinach and chickpeas. In just 30 minutes, you can create a delightful dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. With minimal cleanup required, this recipe ensures you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying delicious food with your family.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 8 oz grape tomatoes
- 5 cloves garlic
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 15 oz canned chickpeas
- 6 oz feta cheese
- Fresh oregano
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with oregano, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat; cook chicken for about 10 minutes until fully cooked (165°F).
- In the same skillet, add halved tomatoes, minced garlic, oregano, and salt; cook until tomatoes soften. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Add cooked rice and chickpeas to the skillet along with lemon juice; heat through.
- Mix feta cheese with olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano in a bowl.
- Fold half of the feta mixture into the rice; add chicken slices back in to reheat and top with remaining feta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg