Juicy Greek chicken with herbed rice, fresh salad, olives, and tzatziki in one satisfying bowl.
# What You'll Need:
→ Herbed Rice
01 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Greek Chicken
07 - 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tablespoon dried oregano
12 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Tomato-Cucumber Salad
16 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
17 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
18 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
19 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
20 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
21 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
22 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Assembly
23 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
24 - 1 cup tzatziki sauce
25 - Lemon wedges for serving
26 - Extra chopped parsley or dill for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add water, dried oregano, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in chopped parsley.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
03 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dill, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
05 - Divide herbed rice among four bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, tomato-cucumber salad, olives, and a generous dollop of tzatziki. Garnish with extra herbs and lemon wedges.
