Meal Prep - Mediterranean Chicken And Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- Chicken thigh · trimmed1 ½ lb
- Oregano2 tsp
- Cumin2 tsp
- Sage1 tsp
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Garlic · minced1 tbsp
- Onion · diced⅓ cups
- Rice1 cup
- Chicken stock1 ½ cups
- Lemon2 tsp
- Cauliflower · frozen16 oz
- Bell pepper · finely diced1
- Kalamata olive · chopped1 cup
- Parsley · chopped½ cups
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season the chicken thighs. Place them in the hot skillet skin-side... thigh side down and sear for about 3 minutes until a deep sear forms, then remove the chicken.
- Add the garlic and onion and cook until they turn brown and translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Add the uncooked rice and stir so every grain is coated in oil. Pour in the chicken stock and water, bring to a light simmer, and add the lemon zest.
- Nestle the chicken back into the pot, cover and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Prepare the cauliflower rice as its package directs and set it aside.
- When the rice is cooked to your liking, remove the chicken, then fold in the cauliflower rice, bell pepper, parsley, olives and salt and pepper to taste. Return the chicken on top.
Summarized from Fit Men Cook's video. Watch it for the details.
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