Description
A simple, comforting one-dish meal with rice, tender chicken, and a bright tzatziki-style topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Long Grain White Rice
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- 1 cup Grated Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons Dill
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 cup Cucumber Substitute (Diced zucchini or bell pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub the chicken with olive oil, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange a shallow baking dish and spread the rinsed and drained rice evenly.
- Pour the chicken broth over the rice, ensuring even coverage.
- Nestle the seasoned chicken on top of the rice and drizzle with remaining oil.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki-style sauce by mixing yogurt, garlic, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, and oregano.
- Once chicken is done, let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then slice or serve whole over the rice.
- Spoon tzatziki sauce over the chicken before serving.
Notes
Serve with a salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. This dish stores well and can be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg