Description
Mediterranean Chicken Rice Bowl with Tzatziki is a healthy and vibrant dinner packed with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, fluffy rice, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups spinach (optional)
- Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Marinate chicken with olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 15 minutes.
2. Cook brown rice by bringing water to a boil, adding rice, then simmering covered for 30-35 minutes until tender.
3. Heat a skillet or grill pan and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest, then slice.
4. Prepare tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, and salt in a bowl.
5. Assemble bowls by adding cooked rice, sliced chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and spinach if using.
6. Drizzle tzatziki over the top.
7. Sprinkle feta cheese and parsley before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Keep tzatziki separate to maintain freshness.
- Do not freeze tzatziki as texture may change.
- Reheat chicken and rice gently and add fresh toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg