Description
This Air Fryer Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice Bake is a flavorful one-pan dish that combines juicy chicken thighs with fragrant rice, zesty lemon, and aromatic herbs. The air fryer cooks the chicken to crispy perfection while keeping the rice moist and full of flavor.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh spinach (optional)
Garnish:
- lemon slices and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Season Chicken: Mix olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over the chicken thighs.
- Prepare Rice Mixture: In an oven-safe baking dish, combine rice, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, paprika, red onion, and spinach if using. Nestle the chicken thighs on top.
- Cook: Cover the dish with foil and air fry for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue cooking for 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with lemon slices and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use boneless thighs or breasts for faster cooking.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add an extra tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with rice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
