Description
Indulge in a culinary delight with this Zesty Grilled Chicken with Herbed Rice & Creamy Tzatziki. This vibrant dish combines succulent grilled chicken marinated in zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, served over fluffy herbed rice that adds a comforting touch. The rich, creamy tzatziki sauce, made with Greek yogurt and refreshing cucumber, perfectly complements the chicken’s flavors, creating a meal that transports you to sunny Mediterranean shores. Ideal for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, each bite is a celebration of flavor that will leave your family and friends asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup basmati or long-grain rice
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and drained
- Fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining it in a bowl with olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil. Stir in the rice and salt; cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- For the tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, garlic, dill or parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken pieces for about 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Serve the grilled chicken atop herbed rice with tzatziki on the side.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg