One-Pot Maple Chicken with Chickpeas, Tomatoes, Feta and Lemony Rice - Maple from Canada

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large pieces
• 1 tsp dry oregano
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup bunch of fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice (uncooked)
• 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 3 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 3 tbsp maple syrup (preferably amber syrup for its rich flavor)
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• Salt and pepper, to taste