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One Skillet Mediterranean-Inspired Chicken & Rice

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One Skillet Mediterranean-Inspired Chicken & Rice

Ingredients for 4 servings:

* Optional Substitution Note

  • 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs (roughly 6-8 small thighs), fat trimmed (SUBSTITUTE: chicken breast)
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • pinch of sea salt & pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice, long grained
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 16oz (~453g) frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1 (red) bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 cup (~53g) Kalamata olives, chopped
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • sea salt & pepper to taste

STEPS

Step 1

Set a skillet on medium heat and olive oil.

Step 2

Season chicken thighs. Once the skillet is hot, toss in the chicken (thigh side down) to get a deep sear on one side, about 3 minutes. Once the side is seared, remove the chicken from the skillet.

Step 3

Add garlic and onions to the skillet and caramelize until onions turn brown and translucent, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add uncooked rice and stir, making sure each piece of grain is covered in oil. Add in the chicken stock and water and bring to a light simmer. Add lemon zest.

Step 5

Nestle the chicken thighs back in the pot. Cover and cook until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 25 – 30 minutes.

Step 6

Prep the steamed cauliflower rice according to the instructions given. Set aside.

Step 7

Once the rice cooked to your liking, remove the chicken thighs, then fold in the steamed cauliflower rice, bell pepper, parsley, olives and sea salt & pepper to taste. Add the chicken thighs back on top and enjoy!

One Skillet Mediterranean-Inspired Chicken & Rice

Kevin Curry


Prep 5min
Cook 30min
Total 35min

Category
Calories 632


  • 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs (roughly 6-8 small thighs), fat trimmed (SUBSTITUTE: chicken breast)
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sage
  • pinch of sea salt & pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice, long grained
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 16oz (~453g) frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1 (red) bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 cup (~53g) Kalamata olives, chopped
  • 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
  • sea salt & pepper to taste

  1. Set a skillet on medium heat and olive oil.

  2. Season chicken thighs. Once the skillet is hot, toss in the chicken (thigh side down) to get a deep sear on one side, about 3 minutes. Once the side is seared, remove the chicken from the skillet.

  3. Add garlic and onions to the skillet and caramelize until onions turn brown and translucent, about 2 minutes.

  4. Add uncooked rice and stir, making sure each piece of grain is covered in oil. Add in the chicken stock and water and bring to a light simmer. Add lemon zest.

  5. Nestle the chicken thighs back in the pot. Cover and cook until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 25 – 30 minutes.

  6. Prep the steamed cauliflower rice according to the instructions given. Set aside.

  7. Once the rice cooked to your liking, remove the chicken thighs, then fold in the steamed cauliflower rice, bell pepper, parsley, olives and sea salt & pepper to taste. Add the chicken thighs back on top and enjoy!



Nutrition per serving

Calories632cal
Protein32g
Fats30g
Carbs61g
Fiber3g
Sugar4g
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Details

Prep 5min
Cook 30min
Total 35min

Nutrition per serving

Calories632cal
Protein32g
Fats30g
Carbs61g
Fiber3g
Sugar4g
About Kevin - author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hey, I'm Kevin

My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.

By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!