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Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice

Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice: A Flavorful 30-Minute Delight

A quick and nutritious dish featuring Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice, packed with flavors and ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs skinless and boneless
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika sweet or smoked
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra-virgin for flavor
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach or kale, Swiss chard
For the Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice or basmati, brown rice
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
For the Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese or dairy-free cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano or parsley, cilantro

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • large skillet or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine dried oregano, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes. Coat chicken thighs with olive oil and spice mixture. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add grape tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Push tomatoes aside and add marinated chicken thighs. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Add fresh spinach and chickpeas. Stir in cooked rice and drizzle lemon juice. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
  5. Remove from heat. Crumble feta cheese over the top and drizzle with olive oil. Garnish with fresh oregano and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinate chicken properly for enhanced flavor. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste. Avoid overcrowding the skillet during cooking.

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