Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bowl
This chicken tzatziki rice bowl is fresh, filling, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Tender marinated chicken, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce come together for a wholesome, balanced meal you’ll want on repeat.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Rice Base:
- 2 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice
- 1 tsp olive oil or butter optional
- Pinch of salt
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber grated and drained
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh Toppings:
- Cherry tomatoes halved
- Cucumber slices
- Red onion thinly sliced
- Kalamata olives
- Crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes. Grill or pan-sear until golden brown and cooked through. Slice into strips.
- Cook the Rice: Prepare rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and season lightly.
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Chill until ready to use.
- Assemble the Bowl: Place rice as the base in each bowl. Add chicken slices on top. Arrange toppings such as tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and olives. Drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce. Finish with crumbled feta and serve immediately.
Notes
For meal prep: Store chicken, rice, and tzatziki separately; assemble before serving.
Substitute quinoa, farro, or cauliflower rice for variety.
Fresh dill gives tzatziki its authentic flavor—don’t skip it!
Substitute quinoa, farro, or cauliflower rice for variety.
Fresh dill gives tzatziki its authentic flavor—don’t skip it!
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 32gFat: 18gFiber: 4g
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