Grilled Chicken Rice Bowl with Tzatziki & Fresh Veggies

About This Dish

A fresh Mediterranean-inspired grilled chicken rice bowl topped with creamy tzatziki, crisp veggies, and served over fluffy rice. A healthy, family-friendly meal that’s easy to make any night of the week.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• For the Tzatziki Sauce:
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup cucumber, finely grated and drained
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Mix olive oil, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub evenly over chicken breasts.
2. Preheat grill pan or outdoor grill over medium heat. Grill chicken 5–7 minutes per side until cooked and charred. Let rest, then slice.
3. Rinse rice under cold water. Combine with water or broth in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15–18 minutes until tender. Fluff.
4. Combine tzatziki sauce ingredients in a bowl; mix and chill.
5. Assemble bowls with rice, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and red onion.
6. Drizzle tzatziki and finish with parsley before serving.

Source

This recipe was originally featured on Creative's Cookery.