Description
This Air Fryer Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice Bake is a delicious one-dish meal that combines tender chicken, flavorful rice, and tangy feta cheese. Perfectly seasoned with Greek-inspired spices and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into large chunks)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
Rice:
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine or basmati rice (rinsed)
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
Additional:
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Rice: In an oven-safe baking dish, add rinsed rice and chicken broth. Stir in sliced red onion and place marinated chicken pieces on top.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Cover dish with foil and cook for 30 minutes. Remove foil and cook for an additional 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle feta cheese over the top and return to air fryer for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use an air fryer that accommodates a baking dish.
- For extra flavor, add chopped olives or sun-dried tomatoes to the rice.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
