Description
A creamy and flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken with fluffy rice and refreshing tzatziki sauce, perfect for casual dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Long Grain White Rice
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- 1 cup Grated Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Dill
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 cup Cucumber Substitute (Diced zucchini or bell pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, combine the rice and chicken broth, mixing well.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and paprika, then lay them on top of the rice.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- While the chicken and rice are baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, grated cucumber, dill, lemon juice, oregano, and a pinch of salt.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the chicken over the rice and drizzle the tzatziki sauce on top.
Notes
Use high-quality chicken and broth for richer flavors. Don’t skip the soaking for the rice to achieve perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg