Zesty Grilled Chicken with Herbed Rice & Creamy Tzatziki

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories per Serving: Approx. 540

🛒 Ingredients:
For the Grilled Chicken:

Chicken breast or thighs, cubed 🍗

Olive oil 🫒

Lemon juice & zest 🍋

Garlic, minced 🧄

Dried oregano, thyme 🌿

Salt & pepper 🧂

For the Herbed Rice:

Basmati or long grain rice 🍚

Water or broth 💧

Parsley, finely chopped 🌿

Pinch of turmeric or saffron (optional for color) ✨

Salt 🧂

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

Greek yogurt 🥣

Cucumber, grated & drained 🥒

Garlic, minced 🧄

Fresh dill or parsley 🌿

Lemon juice 🍋

Salt & pepper 🧂

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
Marinate chicken with oil, lemon, garlic, and herbs, then grill until charred and juicy. Cook rice with broth or salted water, adding herbs and turmeric for a golden color. For the tzatziki, mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, herbs, and lemon until creamy. Serve grilled chicken over the herbed rice with a big spoonful of tzatziki and lemon wedges on the side.

🔄 Notes & Variations:
Add cherry tomatoes or olives for extra flair.

Try mint in the tzatziki for freshness.

Great for meal prep or serving with warm pita bread.

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