Lemon Rice with Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin if you have it
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1.5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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A pinch of crushed red chili flakes (1/4 teaspoon)
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1 teaspoon ground paprika
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Just under 1/4 teaspoon of salt
→ Lemon Rice
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Handful of fresh spinach chopped up (roughly 5 oz)
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2 full cups of jasmine rice, already cooked
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3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
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8 ounces of grape tomatoes, sliced in half
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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15 oz can of chickpeas, make sure to drain them
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5 garlic cloves minced up
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1 teaspoon oregano, dried
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Feta Mixture
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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A little sprinkle of fresh oregano leaves to garnish
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6 oz of feta cheese, cubed into small chunks
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1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
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1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
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Optional: 2 tablespoons of minced fresh oregano
# Instructions:
01 -
Sprinkle the chicken thighs with oregano, paprika, chili flakes, and some salt to flavor them.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat. Pour in the olive oil and wait a moment, then lay the chicken thighs in. Let them cook 5 minutes each side till the inside hits 165°F. Set them aside once they're done.
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In the same pan, toss in garlic, half the tomatoes, oregano, and salt. Cook down for a couple of minutes, then stir in the spinach and let it soften completely.
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Stir together the chickpeas, the rest of the tomatoes, lemon juice, and the rice. Cook until it's all heated through and mixed well.
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In a bowl, coat the feta chunks with olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano.
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Combine some of the feta mix with the warm rice mixture. Layer the chicken back into the pan and top it all with the leftover feta and a sprinkle of fresh oregano. Season to your taste.
# Notes:
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You can skip the feta to make it dairy-free.
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Use medium heat when cooking the chicken so the oil doesn't smoke.
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Don't throw out the juices from the chicken! Use them in the rice for flavor.