Dump And Bake Chicken Tzatziki Rice
This recipe combines chicken, rice, and a refreshing tzatziki sauce in an easy dump-and-bake method.
Equipment
- baking dish
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Rice Base
- 2 cups Long Grain White Rice Jasmine or basmati rice are great alternatives.
- 4 cups Chicken Broth Or water for a less savory option.
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Skinless thighs are a tasty substitute.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Drizzled on chicken for a golden crust.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Essential for flavor.
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt Or dairy-free yogurt for a lighter option.
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic infuses robust flavor.
- 1 cup Grated Cucumber Squeeze out excess moisture.
- 2 tablespoons Dill Fresh preferred over dried.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens the sauce.
- 1 teaspoon Oregano Can mix up with Italian seasoning.
- 1 teaspoon Paprika Enhances flavor profile.
For Variations
- 1 cup Cucumber Substitute diced zucchini or bell pepper work.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, combine the rice and chicken broth.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice mixture.
- Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce by mixing yogurt, garlic, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, oregano, and paprika in a bowl.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the chicken over the rice with the tzatziki sauce on the side.
Notes
You can substitute the chicken with other proteins or add more vegetables for variety.