Grilled Chicken Tzatziki Bowl with Fresh Mediterranean Toppings & Rice
This Grilled Chicken Tzatziki Bowl is fresh, vibrant, and full of Mediterranean flavor. Juicy, seasoned grilled chicken is served over fluffy rice and topped with crisp vegetables, creamy tzatziki sauce, and bright herbs. It’s healthy, colorful, and perfect for lunch or dinner.
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### 📝 Ingredients
**For the Chicken:**
* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon paprika
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* Juice of ½ lemon
* Salt and black pepper to taste
**For the Rice:**
* 1 cup basmati or long-grain rice
* 2 cups water or chicken broth
* Pinch of salt
**Mediterranean Toppings:**
* 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
* ½ cucumber, diced
* ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
* ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
* ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
* Fresh parsley or dill
**Tzatziki Sauce:**
* 1 cup Greek yogurt
* ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* Salt to taste
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### 👩🍳 Instructions
**1. Marinate the Chicken**
In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken well and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge).
**2. Cook the Rice**
Rinse the rice under cold water. In a saucepan, bring water (or broth) and salt to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15–18 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
**3. Grill the Chicken**
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F / 75°C). Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
**4. Make the Tzatziki**
Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until ready to use.
**5. Assemble the Bowl**
Spoon rice into bowls. Top with sliced grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta. Add a generous dollop of tzatziki and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
Serve immediately and enjoy this bright, satisfying Mediterranean rice bowl! 🥗✨