Baked Greek Pilafi & Chicken Thighs (Yia-Yias Way) Recipe

Name: Baked Greek Pilafi & Chicken Thighs (Yia-Yias Way)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 whole Small Fresh Chicken Thighs; 2 Tablespoons Greek Imported Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 2 cups Chicken Stock (low Sodium); 1 stick Lightly Salted Butter, Melted; 1 cup Long Grain White Rice; 1 Tablespoon Greek Oregano; 2 Tablespoons Greek Imported Olive Oil; 1 whole Yellow Onion, Minced Or Grated; 3/4 cups Feta Cheese Crumbles, For Garnish

Servings: persons

8 whole Small Fresh Chicken Thighs
2 Tablespoons Greek Imported Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
2 cups Chicken Stock (low Sodium)
1 stick Lightly Salted Butter, Melted
1 cup Long Grain White Rice
1 Tablespoon Greek Oregano
2 Tablespoons Greek Imported Olive Oil
1 whole Yellow Onion, Minced Or Grated
3/4 cups Feta Cheese Crumbles, For Garnish

1
Preheat oven to 375 F.
2
In a large skillet or frying pan heat Greek olive oil on medium heat.
3
Add chicken thighs and sprinkle them with the smoked paprika and black pepper.
4
Saute for 5-6 minutes on each side.
5
Remove from heat.
6
In a large non stick or greased baking dish (9x12x3-inch) add chicken stock, melted butter and rice and stir gently.
7
In a small bowl add Greek oregano, oil and minced/grated onion.
8
Stir together then add it into the rice mixture.
9
Stir again gently.
10
Add sauteed chicken thighs on top in a single layer.
11
Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake at 375 F for 50 minutes.
12
Shut off oven and let dish rest in the oven for 10 minutes.
13
Remove from oven and serve on a large platter.
14
Add feta cheese crumbles and watch the cheese melt on top.
15
So delicious.
16
Goes well with a side vegetable dish.
17
Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 whole Small Fresh Chicken Thighs, 2 Tablespoons Greek Imported Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, Baked Greek Pilafi & Chicken Thighs (Yia-Yias Way) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Greek Pilafi & Chicken Thighs (Yia-Yias Way)

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