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Air Fryer Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice Bake Recipe

Air Fryer Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice Bake Recipe to Savor

Discover how to make this Air Fryer Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice Bake, a healthy, flavorful one-pan meal perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Tender cuts cook quickly and absorb flavors.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1 each Lemon (juice, zest) Fresh is ideal.
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh or jarred works.
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano Fresh oregano can be used too.
  • 1 tsp Thyme Substitute with rosemary if desired.
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper Adjust according to taste.
For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Rice (rinsed) Long-grain varieties like basmati are best.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 each Red Onion, Diced Yellow onion can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 each Bell Pepper, Chopped Any bell pepper color can be used.
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Green olives can be a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled goat cheese can be used as well.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Optional for garnishing.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Add the boneless, skinless chicken pieces to the marinade, coating them thoroughly. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to deepen the flavors.
  2. While the chicken marinates, take a baking dish and combine the rinsed rice, chicken broth, diced red onion, and chopped bell pepper. Stir the mixture well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  3. Once the chicken has marinated, arrange the pieces over the rice mixture in the baking dish. Tightly cover with aluminum foil.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place the covered baking dish in the air fryer and cook for 30 minutes.
  5. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and gently stir the rice. Continue air frying uncovered for another 8-10 minutes.
  6. Top the dish with kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese, let it sit for 5 minutes to meld the flavors. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken for longer than 30 minutes and adjust ingredients based on availability.

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