Greek-Style Chicken Bowl with Brown Rice, Tzatziki & Cucumber-Tomato Salad 

Servings:

 2–3

Total Time:

 ~30 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 400 g chicken breast, cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper
  • Optional: splash of lemon juice

Brown Rice

  • 150 g (¾ cup) brown rice
  • Salt
  • 1 tsp parsley

Cucumber-Tomato Salad

  • ½ cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
  • Salt & pepper
  • Parsley

Tzatziki

  • 150 g Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cucumber, grated and squeezed
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dill
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook Rice: Boil brown rice in salted water for 25–30 minutes. Fluff and add parsley.
  2. Cook Chicken: Marinate chicken with olive oil, spices, and lemon. Cook in a hot skillet 8–10 minutes until golden.
  3. Make Salad: Mix cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper, and parsley.
  4. Make Tzatziki: Combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper.
  5. Assemble: Add rice to bowls, top with chicken, salad, and a spoon of tzatziki. Garnish with parsley.

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