Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- 2 red bell peppers, roasted and sliced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh oregano and basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix chicken, olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Lightly oil the grill or pan.
- Grill chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until charred and cooked through. Roast the peppers until soft and blistered.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. Let it cool slightly before assembling.
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, vinegar, salt, and pepper to make tzatziki. Stir until well combined.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice, grilled chicken, roasted peppers, and drizzling with tzatziki. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Squeeze excess water from cucumber for thick tzatziki.
- Use Greek yogurt for the best consistency and taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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