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Easy Juicy Marinated Chicken Rice Bowl

Juicy Mediterranean Marinated Chicken Rice Bowl! Tender chicken, fluffy rice, creamy tzatziki & fresh veggies. Your ultimate flavor-packed meal.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest about 1 whole lemon
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon honey adds sweetness and helps with browning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoon basil
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, preferred brand: Fage Total 0% Milkfat
  • ½ cup cucumber grated and squeezed of excess liquid
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (for tzatziki)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil (for tzatziki)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic finely minced (for tzatziki)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (for tzatziki)
  • 1 tablespoon dill freshly chopped for best flavor
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 1/2 cups tomatoes diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 cups cucumber diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 4 cups lettuce torn or chopped
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl to create a fragrant marinade. Coat the chicken pieces with the marinade and chill them in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  2. While the chicken marinates, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and dill in another bowl to make the creamy tzatziki.
  3. Prepare your vegetables: tear or chop the lettuce, dice tomatoes and cucumber, slice red onion, crumble feta cheese, and chop fresh parsley. Cook the rice beforehand.
  4. Remove the marinated chicken from the fridge. Air fry at 380°F for about 7 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Alternatively, sauté on medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes per side.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest on a cutting board for about 5 minutes.
  6. In serving bowls, layer the cooked rice, then the chopped vegetables. Slice the chicken and place it on top, then generously drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
  7. Finish by sprinkling crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley over each bowl. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

Marinating the chicken longer enhances the flavors, so aim for at least an hour if you have time.

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