Description
Savor the delightful flavors of Simple Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice, a vibrant weeknight meal that combines juicy marinated chicken thighs with zesty lemon-infused rice, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables. This one-pot dish is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with Mediterranean goodness, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. In just under an hour, you’ll have a wholesome meal that’s both comforting and satisfying. With its bright flavors and colorful presentation, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chicken thighs
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 15 oz chickpeas
- 8 oz tomatoes
- 5 oz spinach
- 6 garlic cloves
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- crumbled feta cheese
- 1.5 tsp oregano
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups water or broth
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine oregano, paprika, salt, red pepper flakes, and olive oil. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook marinated chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add halved tomatoes, spinach, oregano, and salt; cook until spinach wilts.
- Stir in rinsed jasmine rice and add water or broth as per package instructions; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fold in chickpeas and lemon juice; return chicken to the skillet and mix gently. Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg