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Fresh Chicken Tzatziki Rice

Chicken Tzatziki Rice is a one-pan baked main course featuring lemon-marinated chicken, herbed rice, and zucchini, served warm with cool tzatziki and fresh herbs for a balanced, Mediterranean-style meal.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs diced
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1 medium zucchini coarsely grated (about 1½ cups)
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Marinade Base

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh Herbs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or ½ teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

For Serving

  • Tzatziki sauce
  • Pita bread
  • Fresh herbs such as dill basil, parsley, or chives
  • Fresh lemon

Instructions

  • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Add chicken, lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, and seasonings to dish; stir well and let marinate 30 minutes.
  • Stir in uncooked rice, grated zucchini, and chicken broth until evenly mixed.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake 40 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  • Remove foil, fluff rice, adjust seasoning, and serve with tzatziki, fresh herbs, and lemon.