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.