Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice, a delightful one-pot meal ready in just 30 minutes. This dish features tender chicken thighs seasoned with aromatic herbs, served over a bed of fluffy lemon rice enriched with fresh spinach and chickpeas for an extra protein boost. Perfect for busy weeknights or any occasion, this healthy and gluten-free recipe makes mealtime simple yet satisfying. The Mediterranean flair ensures it will quickly become a family favorite, offering a nutritious option that doesn’t compromise on taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 8 ounces grape tomatoes
- 5 cloves garlic
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas
- 6 ounces feta cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with oregano, paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet and cook the chicken for about 10 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil along with half of the grape tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and salt; cook until softened. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Add jasmine rice and chickpeas to the skillet; mix well. Pour in lemon juice and remaining tomatoes; heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Combine feta cheese with olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano in a bowl. Mix half into the rice mixture.
- Slice chicken and nestle atop the rice; top with remaining feta mixture before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg