Ingredients
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
4 crushed garlic cloves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons dried oregano (or a substitute of dried herbs)
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup tzatziki
1 diced cucumber
7 ounces quartered cherry tomatoes
2 teaspoons sumac
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper to taste
Handful of flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
1-Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix 4 crushed garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon ground cumin. Add 1 pound diced boneless, skinless chicken thighs and toss to coat. Let it sit while you prep the rice.
2-Cook the rice: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon ground turmeric and 1 teaspoon ground cumin for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, stir to coat, then pour in 2 1/2 cups chicken stock, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until fluffy.
3-Bake the chicken: Preheat oven to 480ยฐF (250ยฐC). Spread the marinated chicken on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 20 minutes until golden and charred at the edges.
4-Make the topping salad: In a bowl, combine 1 diced cucumber, 7 ounces quartered cherry tomatoes, 2 teaspoons sumac, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper to taste, and a handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley. Stir in 1/2 cup tzatziki.
5-Assemble the bowls: Divide the rice among bowls, top with charred chicken, and spoon on the fresh salad. Add flatbreads if you like.
6-Serve immediately: Enjoy warm for the best flavors and textures.
Last Step:
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๐ฟ Use fresh herbs like parsley and oregano for robust Mediterranean flavors.
๐ฅ Cooking chicken at high heat gives it a delicious char and locks in juices.
๐ฅ Keep vegetables fresh and crunchy by preparing the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 488 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20.9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35.9g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38.6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
