LEMONY GREEK RICE PILAF (PILAFI) RECIPE WITH CHICKEN LEGS
The perfect traditional Greek rice pilaf (pilafi) recipe! Fluffy, fragrant rice and crispy, tender, fall of the bone chicken legs with a delicious lemon kick!
Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos
Categories Main
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To prepare this Greek rice pilaf recipe with chicken legs, start by washing thoroughly the chicken legs and pat them dry with some kitchen paper. Drizzle the chicken legs with olive oil, season well with salt and pepper and rub using your hands.
- Heat a large pan over medium high heat and place the chicken legs inside. Let them colour and cook for about 6 minutes on each side, until the skin is nicely coloured and crispy. Remove the chicken legs from the pan and set side.
- Now it's time to prepare the Greek rice pilaf. In the same pan add 1-2 tbsps olive oil and the chopped onions and sauté until soft. Add the butter and rice and sauté the rice until translucent. Pour in the chicken stock and lemon juice and deglaze. Add the chicken legs (skin side up) and season well with salt and pepper.
- Place the lid on, turn the heat down and simmer the Greek rice pilaf for about 15 minutes, until the chicken and rice are cooked and all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Finish off the Greek rice pilaf with a last minute squeeze of lemon juice, crumbled feta cheese and freshly ground pepper. Enjoy!
GREEK-STYLE RICE PILAF WITH CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE
As a lover of quick and easy dishes, pilafs-simple dishes of rice cooked in broth-come up in my repertoire all the time. They're an insanely easy way to produce a flavor-packed meal in a single pan with minimum fuss.This version combines chicken and rice with Greek flavors.
Provided by Yasmin Fahr
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season the chicken well with salt, pepper, and half of the oregano. Heat the oil in a pot or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until lightly smoking. Add the chicken, skin-side down and cook until well browned, 6 to 10 minutes, flip and then brown the other side, 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet and heat the fat over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining oregano and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the rice, stirring until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 1 minute, then add the stock and artichoke hearts and stir together. Nestle the chicken thighs on top, skin-side up, adjust the heat to maintain a simmer. Cover and cook until the chicken and rice are done 15 to 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice, and feta. Serve immediately. This Recipe Appears In One-Pot Wonders: Greek-Style Rice Pilaf With Chicken Thighs
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1080 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
GREEK-STYLE RICE PILAF WITH CHICKEN THIGHS
Make and share this Greek-Style Rice Pilaf With Chicken Thighs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season the chicken well with salt, pepper and half of the oregano. Heat the oil in a pot or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until lightly smoking. Add the chicken, skin-side down and cook until well browned, 6 to 10 minutes, flip and then brown the other side, 3 to 4 minutes more. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet and heat the fat over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining oregano and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the rice, stirring until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 1 minute, then add the stock and artichoke hearts and stir together. Nestle the chicken thighs on top, skin-side up, adjust the heat to maintain a simmer. Cover and cook until the chicken and rice are done 15 to 20 minutes more. Sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice and feta. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 741, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 117.3, Sodium 1484.6, Carbohydrate 72.1, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 4.4, Protein 39.5
GREEK CHICKEN PILAF
Make and share this Greek Chicken Pilaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and let it heat up a bit.
- Add in onion and garlic; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add in rice and cook/stir 1 minute longer.
- Add in tomato sauce, lemon juice, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Transfer mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add in chicken and broth; stir to combine.
- Cover and bake in a 350° oven for ABOUT 1 hour or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese and olives.
- Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 54.6, Sodium 649.6, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 22
GREEK CHICKEN & RICE
A fresh take on comfort food, Greek chicken and rice is my go-to on busy weeknights and when unexpected company stops by. Boost the health benefits and toss in chopped spinach. -Savannah Lay, Baker City, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Stir in artichokes, roasted peppers, tomatoes and olives. Cook and stir until heated through, 3-5 minutes., Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. Serve with chicken. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1008mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
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