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One Pot Mediterranean Chicken and Rice
One Pot Mediterranean Chicken and Rice made with chicken thighs and turmeric seasoned rice baked in the oven until crispy and tender.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 474 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.