Description
Chicken Tzatziki Rice is a Mediterranean-inspired dish that brings together succulent marinated chicken served over fluffy, aromatic rice and topped with a refreshing tzatziki sauce. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With customizable ingredients, you can adjust flavors to suit your taste, creating a satisfying meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice (such as basmati or jasmine)
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and spices for at least 15 minutes.
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear; combine rinsed rice with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, mix grated cucumber with yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make tzatziki sauce.
- Once rice absorbs water (about 15 minutes), let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Slice cooked chicken and serve over rice topped with tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg