Tzatziki Chicken Bowls (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken soaked in spices paired with cool tzatziki and crisp Mediterranean bowl ingredients for a lively meal.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Chicken Mix
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Skinless chicken breasts or thighs, 680 grams
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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A pinch of black pepper and salt to your liking
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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3 cloves garlic, minced up small
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45 milliliters fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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60 milliliters olive oil
→ Tzatziki
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245 grams Greek yogurt
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1 clove garlic, finely minced
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About 15 milliliters lemon juice
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Olive oil, 15 milliliters
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1 teaspoon dried dill or fresh dill (chopped), about 1 tablespoon
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Grated cucumber, 1, with water squeezed out
→ Bowl Fixins
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480 milliliters cooked basmati rice
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Feta cheese, crumbled, 60 milliliters
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Kalamata olives sliced and pitted, 60 milliliters
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Red onion chopped small, 60 milliliters
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Cucumber diced, 1 whole
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Cherry tomatoes halved, 150 grams
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Chopped fresh parsley, 60 milliliters
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Put all the marinade stuff like olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices in a big bowl. Stir it up good until it's mixed well.
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Toss the chicken in that marinade and make sure it's all covered. Pop it in the fridge for at least half an hour. Overnight is even better if you want juicier meat.
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Heat your grill, grill pan, or skillet on medium-high. Take the chicken out of the marinade and cook each side for about 5 to 7 minutes. Check if it's reached 75°C inside. Let it sit a bit before cutting it into strips.
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In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, grated cucumber, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir it all smooth and chill it until you're ready to eat.
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Split the basmati rice into your bowls. Layer on the chicken strips, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, olives, and feta. Drizzle some cool tzatziki on top and add extra herbs if you want.
# Helpful Tips:
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Let the chicken sit in the marinade overnight if you can. Then rest it before you slice to keep it juicy.
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Want to cut carbs? Swap the rice for cauliflower rice or some leafy greens.