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One-Pan Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice

One-Pan Dump-and-Bake Chicken Tzatziki with Rice


Description

This Greek-inspired one-pan wonder delivers all the flavors of your favorite Mediterranean dish with none of the hassle. Just dump, bake, and get ready for dinnertime magic.


Ingredients

Scale
  • pounds (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1½ cups (300g) long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
  • 2¾ cups (650ml) chicken broth, low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) Greek seasoning blend
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup (240g) Greek yogurt, full-fat
  • ½ medium cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons (8g) fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup (40g) crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons (8g) fresh dill, chopped
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In the baking dish, combine rinsed rice, diced red onion, minced garlic, lemon zest, and Greek seasoning.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and spread evenly.
  4. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on top of rice mixture.
  5. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and rice is tender.
  6. While baking, make tzatziki by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, remaining lemon juice, dill, garlic, and salt in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  7. Let dish rest 5-10 minutes after baking. Serve with tzatziki sauce, crumbled feta, fresh dill, and lemon wedges.