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Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice Recipe

Dump and Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice

Description

Try this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice for a quick, healthy, and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s perfect for any night.

Ingredients

Scale

  • For the Chicken:

    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds or 680g)
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)

  • For the Rice:

    • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (about 270g)
    • 3 cups chicken broth (720ml)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
    • Salt to taste

  • For the Tzatziki Sauce:

    • 1 cup Greek yogurt (240g)
    • 1/2 cucumber, grated and excess moisture squeezed out (about 50g)
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15ml)
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.

  2. Prepare the Rice: Add the uncooked rice to the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly. Pour the chicken broth over the rice and add a pinch of salt to taste.

  3. Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeeze out any excess moisture), minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.

  4. Prepare the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice in the baking dish.

  5. Assemble the Dish: Pour the tzatziki sauce over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated with the sauce. The sauce will blend with the rice as it bakes, creating a creamy, aromatic base.

  6. Bake the Dish: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). For a crispy top, remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.

  7. Serve: Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or mint and a squeeze of lemon juice for extra freshness.

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