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Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice

Delicious Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice: Easy One-Pan Wonder

This Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice combines juicy chicken, vibrant veggies, and zesty flavors for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 cups Tomatoes (halved)
For the Add-Ins
  • 3 cups Fresh spinach
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Feta cheese (crumbled) or goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh oregano (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice
  1. Season the chicken thighs generously with dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and red pepper flakes. Let it sit for about 10 minutes while you heat your skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the preheated skillet. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed, then toss in the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until golden and fragrant. Add halved tomatoes, a pinch of oregano, and salt, cooking for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Meanwhile, prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions in a separate pot and drain canned chickpeas.
  5. Once the spinach has wilted, gently fold in the cooked jasmine rice and drained chickpeas into the skillet. Mix thoroughly.
  6. Incorporate lemon juice into the rice mixture and stir well. Drizzle with more olive oil and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. In a small bowl, combine crumbled feta with a splash of olive oil, lemon juice, and finely chopped fresh oregano. Mix gently.
  8. Slice the seared chicken and arrange it over the rice mixture. Sprinkle half of the feta topping over the dish.
  9. Cover and heat for 1-2 minutes on low. Serve warm, garnished with remaining feta topping and fresh oregano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure even cooking by using uniformly sized chicken thighs. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor significantly. Taste as you cook to adjust seasoning.

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