Description
A flavorful Mediterranean Chicken and Rice dish that combines tender chicken thighs with aromatic spices, rice, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, and paprika. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the rice and stir to coat it in the remaining oil and flavors. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, add the cherry tomatoes and olives to the rice. Place the cooked chicken on top, cover again, and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, consider adding a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of Greek yogurt before serving.
- You can substitute the chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with chickpeas and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg