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Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice (30 Minutes, One-Pot) Recipe

Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice (30 Minutes, One-Pot) Recipe
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This Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice recipe is a flavorful one-pot dish that combines tender chicken thighs with fragrant herbs, tangy lemon, and creamy feta cheese. It’s a delicious and satisfying meal that is easy to make in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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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 Lemon 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)
  • fresh oregano (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. How to cook chicken

    Season the chicken thighs with dried oregano, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes.

  2. How to make Greek lemon rice

    Add half of the halved grape tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and olive oil to a skillet. Cook until tomatoes soften. Stir in spinach, cooked rice, chickpeas, lemon juice, and remaining tomatoes. Reheat, stirring to combine.

  3. How to make a feta cheese mixture

    In a bowl, combine cubed Feta cheese with olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, and fresh oregano. Mix well to coat the cheese.

  4. Assembly

    Mix half of the feta mixture into the skillet with lemon rice. Add sliced cooked chicken, reheat, and top with remaining feta mixture and fresh oregano. Season with salt and black pepper.

Notes

  • Make sure not to burn the oil when cooking the chicken.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Feel free to add more fresh herbs for extra flavor.

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Keywords: Greek Chicken, Lemon Rice, One-Pot Meal, Feta Cheese, Easy Recipe

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