Greek Chicken And Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Kosmos Greekafes Greek Chicken And Rice Pilaf Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 4 pieces Chicken breasts; 3 tbsp Olive oil; 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp Oregano, dried; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1.5 cups Long grain rice; 3 cups Chicken broth; 1 medium Onion, finely chopped; 1 medium Carrot, diced; 1 cup Frozen peas; 2 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled; 2 medium Fresh tomatoes, diced; 4 pieces Pita bread

Inspired by Kosmos Greekafe

Time1h

Serves4

Our Greek rice pilaf with seasoned chicken breast and topped with feta cheese and tomatoes, served with pita bread.

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken breasts

3 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp Oregano, dried

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

For the Rice Pilaf

1 1/2 cups Long grain rice

3 cups Chicken broth

1 medium Onion, finely chopped

1 medium Carrot, diced

1 cup Frozen peas

2 tbsp ReaLemon lemon juice

1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled

2 medium Fresh tomatoes, diced

For Serving

4 pieces Pita bread

Method

Preparing the Chicken

Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Cook the Chicken

Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and juices run clear. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.

Making the Rice Pilaf

Sauté Vegetables

In a large saucepan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and diced carrot, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.

Toast the Rice

Add the long grain rice to the saucepan, stirring to coat in the oil and vegetables. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to toast the rice lightly.

Add Broth and Cook

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Finish the Pilaf

Fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the frozen peas and lemon juice. Allow to sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.

Serving

Assemble the Dish

Slice the grilled chicken and serve it on top of the rice pilaf. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and diced tomatoes over the top.

Serve with Pita

Warm the pita bread in a toaster or oven. Serve alongside the Greek chicken and rice pilaf for a complete meal.