Easiest Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Easiest Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Recipe 

Mediterranean Chicken and Rice is fuss-free, full of flavor and so so good. Made with chicken thighs and perfectly cooked yellow jasmine rice. It’s a staple weeknight dinner recipe!

Prep Time: 20minutes 

Cook Time: 45minutes 

Total Time: 1hour  5minutes 

Servings: 4 people

INGREDIENTS For Easiest Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Recipe 

For the chicken:

  • 1 lb. Chicken Thighs, boneless, skinless (or 5 chicken thighs)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 lemon, juiced (1/4 cup)
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive oil

For the yellow rice:

  • 1 cup Jasmine or Basmati white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth, low sodium
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup white onion, diced (or yellow onion is ok too!)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • fresh parsley for garnish
  • Garnish ideas: kalamata olives, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon zest, diced tomatoes

Instructions For Easiest Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Recipe 

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. In a medium sized bowl, mix chicken thighs with oregano, parsley, paprika, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  2. 1 lb. Chicken Thighs, boneless, skinless (or 5 chicken thighs),1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano,1 tsp. dried parsley,1 tsp. paprika,1 tsp. salt,1/2 tsp. pepper,1 lemon, juiced (1/4 cup)
  3. Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add in olive oil, then once hot place seasoned chicken onto cast iron skillet (or the pan you are using) and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  5. Chicken won’t cook completely, that’s OK because it will be going into the oven to cook all the way!
  6. 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
  7. Remove the chicken from the cast iron and set aside on a plate.
  8. Keep the cast iron on medium heat, melt the butter and add in diced onion. Cook for about 2-3 minutes and then stir in garlic.
  9. 2 Tbsp. butter, unsalted,1/2 cup white onion, diced (or yellow onion is ok too!),4 cloves garlic, minced
  10. Then, add in the uncooked rice and stir for 30 seconds.
  11. Pour in the chicken broth, turmeric, cumin and cinnamon, stir.
  12. Place chicken back in pan on top of the uncooked rice and turn the heat off.
  13. 1 cup Jasmine or Basmati white rice,2 cups chicken broth, low sodium,1/2 tsp. turmeric,1/2 tsp. cumin,1 pinch cinnamon
  14. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165° F and rice is cooked.
  15. Taste rice and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or pepper as desired.
  16. Garnish with parsley and other garnishes you prefer and enjoy!
  17. fresh parsley for garnish
NUTRITIONAL INFO:

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.9g | Protein: 34g

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