Description
This Air Fryer Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice Bake recipe is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal that combines tender chicken thighs with fragrant jasmine rice, infused with Greek-inspired herbs and zesty lemon. The dish is finished off with a creamy yogurt topping for a perfect Mediterranean dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Rice:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice (such as basmati or jasmine)
- 1½ cups hot chicken stock
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Greek oregano
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup pitted olives
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) on the bake or roast setting.
- Prepare the Rice Mixture: In a large bowl, combine rice, hot chicken stock, onion, garlic, oregano, lemon zest and juice, parsley, dill, olive oil, and olives. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Dish: Transfer the rice mixture to an oven-safe baking dish. Place chicken thighs on top, season with salt and pepper, and place in the air fryer.
- Cook: Air fry for 40–50 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and rice is tender. In the last 5 minutes, add yogurt over the chicken and rice.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If using boneless chicken, reduce cook time by 10–15 minutes.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable stock and substitute chicken with tofu or roasted vegetables.
- Serve with extra lemon wedges for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer Bake
- Cuisine: Greek / Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
