One pot greek chicken and rice recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in chicken is often less expensive.

Marinate chicken thighs with lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, garlic powder, dried rosemary, cumin, salt, and pepper for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened.

Add marinated chicken thighs, browning on all sides for a few minutes.

Stir in soaked rice, coating it in the oil and flavors.

Pour in chicken broth and water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.

Season with additional salt and red pepper flakes to taste.

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