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

• 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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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/baked-greek-pilafi-chicken-thighs-yia-yiae28099s-way/ (may not work)