One Pot Greek Chicken and Rice
User Reviews
4.6
81 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
439 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
One Pot Greek Chicken and Rice
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One Pot Greek Chicken and Rice with roasted lemon halves is a quick weeknight meal with super flavorful seasoned pilaf. Try this today!
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Ingredients
- 4-6 chicken thighs , bone in and skin on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 1 cups white rice , uncooked
- 1 tablespoon garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 lemons , zested and juiced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- parsley , minced for garnish (optional)
- kosher salt , to taste
- course ground black pepper , to taste
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Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat the cast iron skillet on high heat.
- Season your chicken to taste with salt and black pepper.
- Add the chicken, skin side down and cook until browned, 4-5 minutes.
- Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Push the chicken to the side (or onto a plate).
- Add the olive oil to your cast iron skillet and heat on medium-high.
- Add in the onions and start to cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Once the onions are mostly melted add in the lemon zest and garlic cloves. Cook for 30 seconds while stirring.
- Add in the uncooked rice and cook for a minute.
- Pour in the chicken stock and lemon juice, add in the oregano and put the chicken back in skin side up.
- Bake covered with foil for 45-50 minutes.
- Serve with additional lemons on the side in case people want more lemon flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
439kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
277mg
(12%)
Potassium
571mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
25IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
31.5mg
(35%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 277mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 571mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 31.5mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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81 reviews
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