Description
Mediterranean chicken and rice brings robust flavors from Greek and Turkish culinary traditions to your dinner table. Herb-infused rice mingles with tender chicken, creating a simple yet elegant meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 1 bunch kale
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sundried tomatoes in olive oil
- 2.5 cups (600 grams) cooked rice (jasmine or basmati)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting into bite-sized pieces and infusing with olive oil, salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Allow the marinade to penetrate for 20 minutes to enhance flavor complexity.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high temperature until thoroughly warmed. Carefully distribute marinated chicken pieces in a single layer, ensuring maximum contact with the pan surface. Allow chicken to develop a golden-brown crust without disruption for approximately 5 minutes.
- Continue cooking chicken, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and evenly browned. Transfer protein to a separate dish, maintaining its warmth and juiciness.
- Introduce a light olive oil spray to the same skillet. Sauté chopped onions for 2-3 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant. Quickly incorporate minced garlic, taking care to prevent burning by cooking for roughly one minute.
- Incorporate kale into the skillet, adding broth and remaining seasonings. Gently stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until kale wilts and becomes tender.
- Combine cooked rice, reserved chicken, and sundried tomatoes into the skillet. Mix thoroughly, then cover and remove from heat. Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes, enabling flavors to harmonize and meld together seamlessly.
Notes
- Marinate chicken ahead of time to enhance flavor depth and tenderness, allowing spices to penetrate meat completely.
- Ensure skillet is properly heated before adding chicken to achieve perfect golden-brown sear without sticking or uneven cooking.
- Control garlic cooking time meticulously to prevent burning, which creates bitter taste and ruins overall dish quality.
- Let dish rest covered after cooking to allow ingredients to blend seamlessly, creating more harmonious and integrated flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg