Chicken Tzatziki with Rice (Printable Version)
A no-fuss Mediterranean-inspired one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy tzatziki sauce.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 500 g (1.1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into large chunks
02 - 200 g (1 cup) long-grain white rice, uncooked
03 - 480 ml (2 cups) chicken broth
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 zucchini, diced
06 - 1 bell pepper, chopped
07 - 1 tbsp olive oil
08 - Salt and black pepper to taste
09 - 1 tsp dried oregano
10 - Juice of ½ lemon
→ For the Tzatziki
11 - 250 g (1 cup) plain Greek yogurt
12 - ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
13 - 1 garlic clove, minced
14 - 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
15 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
16 - Salt to taste
→ Garnish
17 - Fresh parsley or dill
18 - Extra lemon wedges
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
02 - In the dish, combine rice, broth, onion, zucchini, and bell pepper. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and drizzle with olive oil. Stir to evenly distribute.
03 - Place chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture. Squeeze lemon juice over the top and season chicken lightly.
04 - Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through (internal temp 75°C / 165°F).
05 - Meanwhile, make the tzatziki: mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Chill until serving.
06 - Remove foil from the bake. Let rest 5 minutes before fluffing rice and serving with a generous dollop of tzatziki and fresh herbs.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in under an hour from start to finish
- One pan means minimal cleanup
- Uses simple ingredients found at any grocery store
- Makes excellent leftovers for lunch the next day
02 -
- Perfect for meal prep and stays delicious for up to 3 days in the refrigerator
- Contains complete protein vegetables and grains in one dish
- Naturally gluten free making it perfect for guests with dietary restrictions
03 -
- Always grate cucumber for tzatziki rather than dicing for the best texture and flavor distribution
- Let dish stand uncovered for 5 minutes before serving to allow rice to finish absorbing liquid
- For a crispy top broil for 2-3 minutes after removing the foil if desired