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Baked Greek Pilafi & Chicken Thighs (Yia-Yia’s Way)
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Description
Pilafi is a Greek baked buttery rice dish served with seasoned chicken thighs. It’s oh so good!
Ingredients
- FOR THE CHICKEN THIGHS:
- 8 whole Small Fresh Chicken Thighs
- 2 Tablespoons Greek Imported Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ½ teaspoons Black Pepper
- FOR THE PILAFI RICE
- 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
- ¾ cups Feta Cheese Crumbles, For Garnish
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375 F.
In a large skillet or frying pan heat Greek olive oil on medium heat. Add chicken thighs and sprinkle them with the smoked paprika and black pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes on each side. Remove from heat.
In a large non stick or greased baking dish (9x12x3-inch) add chicken stock, melted butter and rice and stir gently.
In a small bowl add Greek oregano, oil and minced/grated onion. Stir together then add it into the rice mixture. Stir again gently. Add sautéed chicken thighs on top in a single layer. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake at 375 F for 50 minutes.
Shut off oven and let dish rest in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and serve on a large platter. Add feta cheese crumbles and watch the cheese melt on top. So delicious. Goes well with a side vegetable dish. Enjoy!
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