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!
LEMON RICE PILAF
Lemon Rice Pilaf is so fluffy, flavorful, and delicious. This easy recipe simmers white rice with onions, broth, and lots of lemon for a perfect foundation under juicy chicken kabobs, gyros, or shrimp skewers.
Provided by Meggan Hill
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, heat clarified butter or olive oil until shimmering. Add onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in rice and cook, stirring frequently, until rice is lightly browned, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and lemon zest until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add lemon juice, broth, bay leaf, and salt, and bring to boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and cook until rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 to 17 minutes. Remove bay leaf and fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, ServingSize 1 cup, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g
LEMON RICE PILAF
No need to buy premade pilaf mix when you can easily make your own in 20 minutes. The lemon zest adds a welcome burst of tang. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add celery and onions; cook until tender. Add rice, lemon zest, salt and pepper; toss lightly. Cook until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK LEMON RICE RECIPE
Best Greek lemon rice recipe! Loads of flavor from onions, garlic, lemon juice and fresh herbs. Be sure to check out the notes for tips and ideas for what to serve it with.
Provided by The Mediterranean Dish
Categories Side Dish
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash rice well and then soak it for about 15 to 20 minutes in plenty of cold water (enough to cover the rice by 1 inch). You should be able to easily break a grain of rice by simply placing it between your thumb and index finger. Drain well.
- Heat about 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large sauce pan with a lid (like this one) until oil is shimmering but not smoking. Add onions and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and orzo pasta. Toss around for a bit until the orzo has gained some color then stir in the rice. Toss to coat.
- Now add lemon juice and broth. Bring liquid to a rolling boil (it should reduce a little), then turn heat to low. Cover and let cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is done (liquid should be fully absorbed and rice should be tender but not sticky.)
- Remove rice from heat. For best results, leave it covered and do not disturb rice for about 10 minutes or so.
- Uncover and stir in parsley, dill weed and lemon zest. If you like, add a few slices of lemon on top for garnish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Sugar 0.5 g, Sodium 53.1 mg, Fat 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
EASY LEMON RICE PILAF
This creamy rice dish is the perfect side choice for fish. The subtle lemon and creamy Parmesan give it a robust and memorable flavor. Double delicious when used with jasmine rice! Guaranteed you'll be asked to make it again and again!
Provided by LemonLush
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Pilaf
Time 48m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine egg yolks, cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl; whisk thoroughly.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, until opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chicken broth; stir quickly. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Fold lemon-cream mixture into the rice; mix well. Stir in Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 667.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
LEMON RICE
This easy recipe pleasantly proves you can dress up regular rice with a few simple additions. Best of all, it can simmer while you're preparing the rest of the meal. These delicately lemon-flavored grains go nicely with fish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring water, broth, lemon juice and butter to a boil. Stir in rice, basil and lemon zest. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Before serving, sprinkle with lemon-pepper.
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LEMONY BROWN RICE PILAF
Make and share this Lemony Brown Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gingernut
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, saute onion in about half of the butter until soft.
- Add additional butter and allow to melt. Stir in rice and cook two minutes, stirring to coat rice with butter.
- Add chicken stock and 2 T lemon juice. Bring to a boil, cover TIGHTLY*, turn heat low, and simmer 50 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and add lemon zest and additional lemon juice to taste.
- *TIP: if your pot lids aren't very tight, you can put a few layers of grease-proof paper or a clean tea-towel over the pot and jam the lid on over it.
BAKED LEMON RICE PILAF
Make and share this Baked Lemon Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by QueenJellyBean
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat stock, bringing to boil and then down to simmer.
- Melt the butter in a large non stick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes or until the onion is softened. Add the rice and stir to coat the rice with butter. Cook 3 minutes stirring often so that the rice does not burn.
- Transfer rice to large baking dish. Pour in hot stock. Stir in lemon juice, zest, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
- Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice just before serving and garnish with lemon slices and sliced green onion if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.4, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 357.5, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 4.8
LEMONY RICE PILAF
This takes plain ol' rice to a new level. Goes particularly well with chicken. If you don't use chicken stock, this side dish is vegetarian/vegan.
Provided by Lennie
Categories White Rice
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, heat oil over mediumheat and cook onion for 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Stir in rice, then stock, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cover; let simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley; taste and add pepper if you wish.
- Note: this reheats very well so don't fret if this makes too much for your family.
LEMON RICE PILAF
Make and share this Lemon Rice Pilaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories White Rice
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in sauce pan with tight fitting lid.
- Add garlic and carrots; cook, stirring frequently until carrots begin to color, about 5 minutes.
- Add rice; stir.
- Add broth, zest and salt.
- Bring to a boil and simmer covered, about 20 minutes.
- Remove garlic and fluff rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 1096.6, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 8.6
GREEK LEMON PILAF
Make and share this Greek Lemon Pilaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Rice
Time 27m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.
- Add rice and orzo and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and lemon juice and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
- Fluff pilaf up with fork and stir in chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 571.5, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 9.1
LEMON RICE PILAF
We love this recipe as a side to most any meal. I hope you will enjoy it as much as we do. From Cuisine Magazine.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Rice
Time 25m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Saute onion in oil in a large saucepan just until softened.
- Add rice and continue sauteing until it starts to turn golden.
- Stir in water, butter, salt, bay leaf, and cayenne.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.
- Cook until liquid is absorbed, 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Allow rice to steep a few minutes before serving.
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