Description
Chicken Tzatziki with Rice is a vibrant Mediterranean dish featuring juicy grilled chicken paired with a creamy tzatziki sauce and fluffy rice. This mouthwatering meal bursts with flavor, transporting you to sun-kissed shores with every bite. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, it’s both satisfying and impressive, sure to delight your guests and become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup long grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F). Cook marinated chicken for about 6–7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare tzatziki sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed to remove excess moisture), dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
- Cook rice: In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add rinsed rice and a pinch of salt; lower heat and cover. Cook until fluffy according to package instructions (~15 minutes).
- Serve: Plate rice as a base, slice grilled chicken over it, and top with tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg