Description
A vibrant bowl featuring marinated chicken thighs served over rice, topped with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (for marinade)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for marinade)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced, for marinade)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced, for tzatziki)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for tzatziki)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (for tzatziki)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 0.5 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- Fresh parsley or mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper. Add the chicken pieces, coating them well. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken pieces and cook for about 7-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make tzatziki: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix until smooth, season with salt and pepper, and chill.
- Prepare rice: Cook basmati or jasmine rice according to package instructions, fluff, and set aside.
- Toss salad: In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, and olives. Drizzle with olive oil, season, and toss gently.
- Assemble bowls: Layer cooked rice at the bottom, top with chicken, salad mixture, and tzatziki. Garnish with parsley or mint.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Marinate chicken longer for more flavor. Serve with warm pita for an authentic touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg