Not only is ground chicken or turkey a fast-cooking weeknight superstar, but the fat leftover from crisping it up can get workdone. Case in point, this low-lift one-pan dish. The leftover fat is used to blister olives that then get mixed with cooked rice (or any other cooked grain you’ve got) and chopped greens like spinach, kale, or chard.Za’atarprovides another layer of flavor. Be sure to check the ingredient list on your blend and season accordingly—if it includes salt, you might not need to add any extra.
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What you’ll need
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Large Nonstick Skillet
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Citrus Juicer
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Microplane Grater
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Wooden Spoon
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Slotted Spoon
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Ingredients
4 servings
Step 1
Place chicken in a medium bowl. Sprinkle paprika and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt over chicken; season with pepper. Gently mix with your hands to combine.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Arrange chicken in pan in a thin, even layer and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown and crisp underneath, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring and breaking up into bite-size pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a plate, leaving oil and fat behind.
Step 3
添加橄榄同一锅中烹饪、安静的部件l heated through and blistered, 1–2 minutes. Add rice and 1 Tbsp. za’atar and cook, stirring often, until slightly crisp, about 3 minutes. Add greens and lemon juice and cook, stirring occasionally, until greens are wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat; stir in lemon zest, feta, and chicken. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
Step 4
Transfer chicken and rice to a large shallow bowl; sprinkle with more za’atar and top with dill.
How would you rate Crispy Chicken With Za’atar-Olive Rice?
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Reviews (3)
Back to TopThe chicken is incredibly bland and needs so much more than salt and pepper even if you lean into the crisping process. Really missing some of the old crew who created flavorful food.
Ho hum
Seattle, WA
3/6/2023
Tasty, easy, and conveniently one-pot (provided you already have cooked rice on hand). I was feeding a hungry family of 5, so I upped the rice to ~ 5–6 cups cooked (from 2 cups uncooked) and bumped the spinach to 10oz. My family and I prefer our food more assertively flavored, so I doubled the smoked paprika and even then we found the turkey quite mild, so I'd definitely spice to taste—and same goes for the za'atar, dill, and lemon. Overall, this recipe is a great starting point and the flavors do work nicely together, but feel free to adjust proportions rather freely.
andreayung23
Northern California
3/3/2023
Really delicious. All the ingredients came together to create wonderful flavor and texture. Don't skip any ingredients, even the lemon zest juice, and dill are key.. Loved this different way to use ground turkey. Also added twice the amount of spinach.
jsbjk
Winnetka, IL
2/2/2023
Really loved this one for a quick, complete weeknight meal. Really leaned into the crispy without reaching burnt and added 2x more spinach as it cooks down significantly.
Blythe
Gig Harbor, WA
1/7/2023
