Description
This Chicken Tzatziki Rice is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. Juicy seasoned chicken served over fluffy rice with creamy tzatziki sauce makes a perfect Mediterranean-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts (cut into strips)
2 cups cooked rice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
For the tzatziki:
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber (grated and drained)
1 tsp garlic (minced)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
Optional: cherry tomatoes, olives, parsley
Instructions
1. Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
3. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to make tzatziki.
4. Prepare bowls with cooked rice.
5. Add chicken on top.
6. Spoon tzatziki sauce over the chicken.
7. Add optional toppings like tomatoes, olives, or parsley.
8. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Use brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option.
Drain cucumber well to avoid watery sauce.
Add feta cheese for extra flavor.
Great for meal prep.