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A plate of savory chicken tzatziki rice garnished with fresh herbs

Proven way to grow Chicken Tzatziki Rice

This recipe combines tender chicken with a refreshing tzatziki sauce and fluffy rice for a satisfying meal. It's a delicious and well-balanced dish perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup rice uncooked
  • 1 cucumber grated
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • skillet
  • medium bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Chicken Preparation
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Set aside and slice.
Rice Preparation
  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions.
Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, combine grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped dill.
  2. Season the tzatziki sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble
  1. Serve the sliced chicken over a bed of cooked rice and top with a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a little lemon juice and oregano before cooking. You can also add some chopped cherry tomatoes or Kalamata olives to the final dish for additional freshness.