Greek Lemon Chicken Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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1.5 lb chicken thighs, no skin or bones
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1 teaspoon paprika spice
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1 teaspoon oregano, dried
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
→ Greek Lemon Rice
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1 tablespoon olive oil for skillet
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5 minced garlic cloves
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Quarter teaspoon salt
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One handful fresh spinach, sliced
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3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
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Two cups jasmine rice, cooked
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15 oz canned chickpeas, rinsed
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8 oz grape tomatoes, chopped in half
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1 teaspoon oregano seasoning
→ Feta Cheese Mixture
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6 oz feta cheese, cut into small chunks
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
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1/4 teaspoon oregano spice
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Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, diced
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Fresh oregano sprigs for topping
# Instructions:
01 -
Mix the thighs with paprika, oregano, red chili flakes, and salt until well coated.
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Warm a sturdy skillet on medium. Pour in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Lay chicken thighs in and fry for 5 minutes on one side without touching. If needed, lower heat to keep oil and juices from burning.
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Turn the chicken over, then lower the heat a bit more. Cook for about 5 more minutes or until the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C). Set aside.
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Toss in a little olive oil, oregano seasoning, tomato halves, garlic, and salt. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes until the tomatoes soften up.
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Drop in the spinach and stir until it shrinks down.
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Stir in the rice and chickpeas, blending everything together in the skillet.
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Pour in lemon juice and the last handful of uncooked tomatoes. Heat it through, stirring, and drizzle extra olive oil if you like.
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In your bowl, stir feta chunks with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and optional fresh oregano until coated nicely.
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Scoop a portion of the feta mix into the rice, mixing it in gently.
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Top the rice with cooked chicken, warm it all back up, and add whatever feta remains. Sprinkle with oregano sprigs, plus a little salt and pepper if you’d like.
# Notes:
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This meal comes together fast, taking about half an hour with bold Mediterranean flavors like paprika, lemon, and oregano.
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Always double-check the chicken is fully cooked before tossing it in with the rice.
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For the best taste, skip bottled lemon juice and squeeze fresh lemons instead!