Greek Chicken Rice Bowl
A delicious and healthy Greek Chicken Rice Bowl packed with protein, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce that's perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
For the Greek Chicken
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, marinated Make sure to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
For the Rice
- 1 cup rice Use white or brown rice as per preference.
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1/2 cup yogurt Greek yogurt works best for a creamy texture.
- 1/4 cup cucumber, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- to taste Salt
- to taste pepper
Optional Toppings
- as desired diced tomatoes Add for freshness.
- as desired red onion Add for crunch.
- as desired olives
- as desired feta cheese Crumbled for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the tzatziki sauce.
Cooking
- Grill or pan-fry the marinated chicken until fully cooked, then slice it.
Assembling
- Serve the cooked rice in a bowl, place the sliced chicken on top, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Add optional toppings like diced tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese, if desired.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Great on its own or with a side salad or pita bread. Drizzle extra tzatziki for added flavor. For variety, consider using different proteins or grains.