Easy Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bake
Enjoy a flavorful meal with this Easy Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bake—an effortless one-pan dinner that’s sure to satisfy your cravings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 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)
- 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
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated (about 1½ cups)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Tzatziki sauce (to serve)
- Pita bread
- Fresh herbs (dill, basil, parsley, or chives)
- Fresh lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In the prepared dish, combine diced chicken with lemon juice, olive oil, and spices; let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Mix in uncooked rice, grated zucchini, and chicken broth until well combined.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 40 minutes until the rice is cooked through.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving topped with tzatziki sauce and fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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