Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1.5 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lemon, juiced (about 3–4 tablespoons)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 large English cucumber, grated and squeezed of excess water
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced or grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
A pinch of salt
Optional: Crumbled feta cheese, diced cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a 9×13 inch baking dish, stir together uncooked rice, chicken broth, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, onion powder, and dried dill.
3. Season the cubed chicken with salt and pepper and arrange it in a single layer on top of the rice mixture.
4. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
5. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
6. While the main dish bakes, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, fresh dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil in a medium bowl.
7. Season the tzatziki sauce with a pinch of salt and refrigerate it until ready to serve.
8. Remove the bake from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork.
9. Serve warm with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce and your favorite toppings.
Notes
For more tender meat, you can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Ensure the baking dish is sealed tightly with foil to trap steam, which is crucial for cooking the rice properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of dish
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg