Dump And Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice
This recipe combines chicken, rice, and a refreshing tzatziki sauce for a simple meal.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Rice Base
- 2 cups Long Grain White Rice Jasmine or basmati rice are great alternatives.
- 4 cups Chicken Broth Or water for a less savory option.
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Skinless thighs are a tasty substitute.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Drizzled on chicken for a golden crust.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Essential for flavor.
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt Or dairy-free yogurt for a lighter option.
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic infuses robust flavor.
- 1 cup Grated Cucumber Squeeze out excess moisture.
- 2 tablespoons Dill Fresh preferred over dried.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens the sauce.
- 1 teaspoon Oregano Can mix up with Italian seasoning.
- 1 teaspoon Paprika Enhances flavor profile.
For Variations
- 1 cup Cucumber Substitute diced zucchini or bell pepper work.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the rice and chicken broth. Place the chicken breasts on top, and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- While the chicken and rice are baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining yogurt, minced garlic, grated cucumber, dill, lemon juice, oregano, and paprika in a mixing bowl.
- Once the chicken has finished baking, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve the chicken on top of the rice with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
You can add diced zucchini or bell pepper to the rice for extra flavor.