Description
Simple Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice is a vibrant dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your table in just 50 minutes. This one-pot meal combines tender chicken thighs with aromatic spices, zesty lemon, and fluffy jasmine rice, creating a flavorful experience for any night of the week. It’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep, as it packs in protein from chicken and chickpeas along with nutritious spinach. Serving this dish garnished with fresh herbs and crumbled feta elevates the presentation, making it not only delicious but also visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chicken thighs
- 1.5 tsp oregano
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz tomatoes (halved)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1.5 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5 oz spinach
- 2 cups jasmine rice (rinsed well)
- 15 oz chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 6 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano (finely chopped)
- Pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with oregano, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides. Set aside.
- Sauté halved tomatoes and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, then add spinach until wilted.
- Stir in rinsed jasmine rice and chickpeas, adding water or broth according to package instructions. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered until rice is cooked.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, drizzle with lemon juice, cover for another 5 minutes.
- Serve topped with feta cheese, fresh oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg