Mediterranean Spiced Chicken with Brown Rice
Ingredients
For the rice
- 1.5 cups brown rice
- 2.5 cups water
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the chicken
- 1-1.5 pounds chicken breast
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 2 teaspoons garam masala or cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 teaspoons ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion cut into thin slices
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 cups spinach chopped
Instructions
For the rice
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine the water, salt, and butter in a pot and bring to a boil. Pour the water over the rice in an oven-safe pan, stir together, and cover the pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake the rice for 1 hour. When done, remove the foil and fluff the rice with a fork.
For the chicken
- While the rice is cooking, season the chicken with lemon juice, spices, and garlic. Let set for thirty minutes to absorb the seasonings.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and add the onion. Saute until translucent and soft, then add the chicken and cook until done.
- Drizzle the tahini sauce over the chicken. Serve the chicken, onions, and rice over the spinach.