One Pot Mediterranean Chicken and Rice
User Reviews
5.0
63 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
474 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
One Pot Mediterranean Chicken and Rice
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One Pot Mediterranean Chicken and Rice made with chicken thighs and turmeric seasoned rice baked in the oven until crispy and tender.
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Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 6 chicken thighs
FOR THE RICE:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 cups white rice uncooked
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 cups chicken stock
- Parsley, feta cheese and kalamata olives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat the cast iron skillet on high heat with the olive oil.
- Season your chicken with the oregano, coriander, Kosher 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 butter 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 garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds while stirring.
- Add in the uncooked rice and cook for a minute.
- Pour in the chicken stock, add in the turmeric and cumin and put the chicken back in skin side up.
- Bake covered with foil for 45-50 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
474kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
431mg
(18%)
Potassium
377mg
(11%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
205IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1.9mg
(2%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 431mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 377mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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