Spicy Chicken Tzatziki Bowl
This Spicy Chicken Tzatziki Bowl is a perfect combination of bold flavors with juicy, spicy chicken paired with creamy tzatziki, fresh veggies, and a healthy grain base. 🍗🌿 A satisfying and flavorful meal that’s perfect for any day of the week!
Ingredients:
For the Spicy Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 tbsp smoked paprika 🌶️
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1/2 tsp cumin 🌿
1/2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to spice preference) 🌶️
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
For the Bowl:
1 cup cooked quinoa, couscous, or brown rice 🍚
1/2 cucumber, diced 🥒
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced 🍈
Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish 🌿
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
1/2 cup Greek yogurt 🧑🍳
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1 garlic clove, minced 🧄
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 🌿
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
Marinate the Chicken:
In a small bowl, combine olive oil 🫒, smoked paprika 🌶️, garlic powder 🧄, cumin 🌿, chili flakes 🌶️, salt, pepper 🧂, and lemon juice 🍋. Coat the chicken breasts 🍗 with the marinade and let them sit for at least 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Cook the Chicken:
Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt 🧑🍳, lemon juice 🍋, olive oil 🫒, minced garlic 🧄, fresh dill 🌿, and salt and pepper 🧂. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Prepare the Bowl Ingredients:
While the chicken is cooking, cook the quinoa, couscous, or rice 🍚 according to package instructions. Dice the cucumber 🥒 and slice the red onion 🧅. Set aside.
Assemble the Bowl:
To serve, place a base of cooked quinoa, couscous, or rice 🍚 in each bowl. Top with sliced spicy chicken 🍗, diced cucumber 🥒, red onion 🧅, and Kalamata olives 🍈. Drizzle generously with the creamy tzatziki sauce 🧑🍳.
Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro 🌿 and serve immediately.
This Spicy Chicken Tzatziki Bowl combines juicy, flavorful chicken with the coolness of tzatziki and fresh, crunchy veggies. A perfect balance of spicy and creamy in every bite! 🍗🌶️
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