Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this delightful Chicken and Rice Stir Fry, enhanced by nutritious lentils. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a quick and healthy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. This one-skillet dish is loaded with protein from chicken and lentils, complemented by colorful vegetables like spinach and mushrooms. With its versatile flavor profile, you can easily customize it to your liking by adding your favorite veggies or spices. Enjoy a wholesome meal that is not only satisfying but also bursting with Mediterranean goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 10 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 can (15 oz) lentils, drained and rinsed
- 1½ cups cooked rice
- 2 handfuls of spinach
- 4 tablespoons chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- For the sauce, whisk together chicken broth, olive oil, lemon juice, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces for about 5–6 minutes until golden brown; transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and mushrooms for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with lentils and rice; pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Add spinach and cook for another 1–2 minutes until wilted; taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg