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One Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Rice

15 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 13HRS 10MINS

One Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Rice

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3 ratings
This one pan Mediterranean chicken is truly a wonder with lots of warm spices, lemon, and rice, all baked together into a complete meal. Marinating the chicken overnight really lets those flavors soak in.
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Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen
Welcome to Jeanie and Lulu’s Kitchen, a love letter to my two incredible grandmothers, both of whom I think about every time I’m in the kitchen.
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This one pan Mediterranean chicken is truly a wonder with lots of warm spices, lemon, and rice, all baked together into a complete meal. Marinating the chicken overnight really lets those flavors soak in.
13HRS 10MINS
Total Time
$1.58
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Chicken
Lemon
2
Lemons, juiced
1/4 cup of juice
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic, roasted
see note to make ahead
Truffle-Infused Honey
1 Tbsp
Truffle-Infused Honey
Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp
Dijon Mustard
Dried Parsley
as needed
Salt
as needed
Ground Cumin
as needed
Ground Cumin
Ground Turmeric
as needed
Rice and Assembly
Olive Oil
1 dash
Lemon
1/2
Lemon, thinly sliced
Onion
1
Onion, diced
Long Grain White Rice
1 cup
Long Grain White Rice
Chicken Stock
2 1/3 cups
Chicken Stock
Fresh Mint
1 Tbsp
Fresh Mint, roughly chopped
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
383
Fat
6.4 g
Protein
28.3 g
Carbs
49.9 g
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Author's Notes

To roast garlic, cut the top off to reveal the tops of the cloves. Drizzle the top with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt, then wrap it in foil. Roast it in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for an hour, then refrigerate it and use it as needed! It keeps for a long time.
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step 1
Combine juice of the Lemons (2), Garlic (4 cloves), Truffle-Infused Honey (1 Tbsp), Dijon Mustard (1 Tbsp), Dried Parsley (as needed), Salt (as needed), Ground Cumin (as needed), and Ground Turmeric (as needed).
step 2
Place mixture in a plastic ziplock bag along with Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (5) and mix thoroughly to make sure chicken is coated. Seal the bag tightly and place it in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.
step 2 Place mixture in a plastic ziplock bag along with Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (5) and mix thoroughly to make sure chicken is coated. Seal the bag tightly and place it in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.
step 3
he next day, get out a large skillet with deep sides and heat the Olive Oil (1 dash) in it over medium high heat. Remove the chicken from the bag right into the pan and reserve the marinade. Let the chicken brown for about 3-4 minutes on each side. While it cooks, preheat the oven.
step 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Transfer to a plate when done.
step 5
Add the Lemon (1/2) to the pan and let them brown slightly for about 1 minute on each side. Remove them to the plate with the chicken.
step 6
Add the Onion (1) and let it get fragrant for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the Long Grain White Rice (1 cup) and let it soften for about 30 seconds, then pour in the reserved marinade and Chicken Stock (2 1/3 cups). Let it come to a simmer, then add the chicken and the lemon back to the pan. Cover the pan with its lid and transfer it to the oven.
step 6 Add the Onion (1) and let it get fragrant for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the Long Grain White Rice (1 cup) and let it soften for about 30 seconds, then pour in the reserved marinade and Chicken Stock (2 1/3 cups). Let it come to a simmer, then add the chicken and the lemon back to the pan. Cover the pan with its lid and transfer it to the oven.
step 7
Bake for 35 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for another 10 minutes.
step 7 Bake for 35 minutes, then remove the lid and bake for another 10 minutes.
step 8
Sprinkle Fresh Mint (1 Tbsp) over top and fluff up the rice a little with a fork. Serve immediately right from the pan and enjoy!
step 8 Sprinkle Fresh Mint (1 Tbsp) over top and fluff up the rice a little with a fork. Serve immediately right from the pan and enjoy!
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Dairy-Free
Comfort Food
Lunch
Chicken
Date Night
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
One-Pot
Rice
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
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