Baked Chicken Tzatziki (Print-Friendly Version)
Chicken and rice baked with fresh herbs and cool tzatziki for a fuss-free, tasty dinner.
# Ingredients List:
→ Broth and Grains
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360 ml chicken broth with low salt
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240 ml long grain white rice
→ Protein
03 -
680 g chicken breasts without bones or skin, chopped small
→ Spices
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2.5 ml paprika
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5 ml dried oregano
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5 ml garlic powder
07 -
5 ml onion powder
→ Dairy and Sauces
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120 ml feta cheese, crumbled
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240 ml tzatziki
→ Garnishes
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120 ml fresh parsley or dill chopped
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1 medium cucumber thinly sliced (if you like)
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Get the oven hot to 190°C and spread some grease on a 23x33 cm baking pan.
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Pour the raw rice in the pan and then add chicken broth, making sure the rice is all covered.
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Place the chicken pieces over the rice. Then sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and paprika all over.
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Add dollops of tzatziki on top of the chicken and gently smooth it out so it covers evenly.
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Seal the pan with foil tightly and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the chicken’s done and rice feels soft.
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If there's too much liquid left, bake uncovered for another 5 to 10 minutes.
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Take it out and give it 5 minutes to cool a bit. Sprinkle feta, fresh herbs, and cucumber slices on top.
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Serve while warm and soak up those Mediterranean flavors.
# Helpful Hints:
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You can swap chicken breasts with bone-on thighs for a deeper taste. Dried herbs work fine too, use one part dried for three fresh. For a plant-based version, try chickpeas or beans instead.