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Chicken Tzatziki Rice

A delightful blend of juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and refreshing tzatziki sauce, perfect for family dinners or casual meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts
  • 1 cup rice white or brown rice, brown rice will require longer cooking time.
  • 2 cups chicken broth
Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt for a creamier sauce, use full-fat yogurt.
  • 1 piece cucumber, grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill.
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with the mixture.
  3. In a baking dish, combine rice and chicken broth, then place the seasoned chicken on top.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and the rice is tender.
Tzatziki Sauce Preparation
  1. While the chicken and rice are baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Serving
  1. Once the chicken is done, serve it over the rice and drizzle with the tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Chicken Tzatziki Rice is best served warm. To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.

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