Description
SEO Optimized Description: Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice is a quick and easy 30-minute one-pot meal bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Featuring tender chicken thighs, zesty lemon-infused rice, fresh spinach, juicy grape tomatoes, chickpeas, and tangy feta cheese, this gluten-free recipe is perfect for a healthy, protein-rich dinner or meal prep option.
Ingredients
- Skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- Dried oregano
- Paprika
- Red pepper flakes
- Olive oil
- Grape tomatoes (halved)
- Garlic (minced)
- Fresh spinach (chopped)
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Cooked jasmine rice
- Canned chickpeas (drained)
- Feta cheese (crumbled)
- Fresh oregano (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken thighs with dried oregano, paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken thighs for 5 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté halved grape tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, and salt for 2 minutes.
- Cook Spinach: Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine Rice and Chickpeas: Stir in cooked jasmine rice, chickpeas, and lemon juice until well mixed.
- Prepare Feta Mixture: In a small bowl, mix feta cheese with olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano.
- Assemble Dish: Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the rice mixture. Top with the feta cheese mixture.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh oregano and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit chicken and increase chickpeas or add tofu.
- Use vegan feta for a dairy-free version.
- Swap jasmine rice with basmati, brown rice, or orzo for variety.
- Customize vegetables by adding bell peppers, zucchini, or sun-dried tomatoes.
:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot, Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
