Description
Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice is a vibrant one-pot meal that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy tender chicken thighs infused with zesty lemon, paired with fluffy rice, fresh spinach, and succulent tomatoes. Finished with creamy feta cheese, this dish is not only delicious but also nutritious, making it perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions. The combination of flavors will excite your palate while keeping your meal healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (divided)
- 8 oz grape tomatoes
- 5 cloves garlic
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 15 oz canned chickpeas (drained)
- 6 oz feta cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with oregano, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 10 minutes until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté half of the grape tomatoes and garlic until softened. Add spinach until wilted, then stir in jasmine rice and chickpeas along with remaining tomatoes and lemon juice.
- In a bowl, mix feta cheese with olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano.
- Combine half of the feta mixture into the rice mixture, return chicken to skillet to warm through, then top with remaining feta before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini. Adjust lemon juice to taste for extra tanginess.