Description
A Mediterranean-inspired dish combining tender smoked chicken with zesty tzatziki, crispy cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basmati rice. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 cup Greek yogurt (nonfat or whole milk)
½ English cucumber, grated
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup cooked basmati rice
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup olive oil (for tzatziki dressing)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Marinate chicken in 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for 20 minutes.
Grill chicken over medium heat until cooked (6-8 minutes per side). Let rest, then slice into strips.
Meanwhile, process Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, and ¼ cup olive oil into a smooth tzatziki sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook 1 cup basmati rice according to package instructions.
Assemble bowls with rice, sliced chicken, tzatziki sauce, cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
Notes
Use zucchini noodles instead of rice for a low-carb version.
Add roasted red peppers or feta cheese (if tolerated) for extra flavor.
Tzatziki can be made in advance, up to 24 hours ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg