Spiced Chicken Greek Rice Bowl with Avocado & Tzatziki
Ingredients
Bowl Components:
1 cup cooked rice (basmati or jasmine)
1 ripe avocado, diced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cucumber, sliced thin
¼ cup pickled red onions
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh chopped parsley, for topping
Chicken Marinade:
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp oregano
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Tzatziki Sauce:
½ cup thick Greek yogurt ⅓ cup cucumber, finely grated and drained 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley Salt and pepper
Instructions
Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and all seasonings. Add the chicken and mix well. Let it sit while prepping the rest.
Sear the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked.
Mix the tzatziki: Combine yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper. Chill while assembling the bowl.
Build your bowl: Divide cooked rice into two bowls. Top each with chicken, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, pickled onion, and feta.
Add the finish: Spoon on a generous serving of tzatziki and sprinkle fresh parsley over everything. Serve immediately!