Oregano Chicken Thighs over Konjac Rice
Chicken thighs cooked hard in olive oil with oregano and lemon until the skin crisps, served over konjac rice with charred courgette and feta.
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- 200 g Konjac rice
- 200 g Chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tsp Dried oregano
- ½ Lemon
- 40 g Zucchini (optional)
- 30 g Feta (optional)
- 8 g Parsley (optional)
Method
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and rub them with the oregano, salt and lemon zest. Cut the courgette into thick half-moons and chop the parsley.
- Drain the konjac rice and rinse it thoroughly under cold water, then dry-fry it in a hot pan for 3 minutes, shaking often, until the water has driven off and the grains squeak.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy pan over medium-high and lay the thighs in skin-side down. Leave them 7 minutes without moving, until the skin is deep gold and crisp.
- Turn the thighs, tuck the courgette into the fat around them, and cook 5 minutes more until the chicken is cooked through and the courgette has coloured.
- Off the heat, squeeze the lemon over the pan and swirl it through the oregano oil in the bottom.
- Spread the konjac rice on a plate, set the thighs and courgette over it and pour on every drop of the lemon-oregano oil. Crumble over the feta and scatter the parsley.
About Oregano Chicken Thighs over Konjac Rice
Oregano Chicken Thighs over Konjac Rice is a Greek lunch or dinner that comes together in about 25 minutes and serves 1. It fits keto-friendly eating.
Oregano Chicken Thighs over Konjac Rice: frequently asked questions
Is Oregano Chicken Thighs over Konjac Rice gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Oregano Chicken Thighs over Konjac Rice has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Oregano Chicken Thighs over Konjac Rice dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Feta. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Oregano Chicken Thighs over Konjac Rice?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out zucchini, feta, parsley — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Oregano Chicken Thighs over Konjac Rice make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.