Name: One Pot Greek Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: For the Chicken:; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs); 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper; For the Rice:; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; Parsley, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives for garnish (optional)

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
For the Rice:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Parsley, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the chicken: Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the chicken thighs with oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Prepare the rice: In the same skillet, add another 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in the uncooked rice and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the chicken stock, and add oregano, salt, and pepper. Return the cooked chicken thighs on top of the rice.
Cook the dish: Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is fluffy and the chicken is fully cooked.
Serve: Garnish with parsley, feta cheese, and Kalamata olives if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken thighs in the seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
This dish pairs well with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh Greek salad.
Feel free to use boneless chicken thighs for a quicker cooking time.

Author: Olivia
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380 kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg