10/16/2024                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            Greek chicken bowl✨
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For the Chicken + Marinade:▪️1+1/2 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (or sub breasts pounded 1/2” thick)▪️2 Cloves Garlic, minced▪️1/2 a Lemon, juice▪️1 Tbsp Olive Oil▪️1 tsp Oregano▪️1 tsp Paprika▪️1 tsp Kosher Salt▪️1/4 tsp Pepper▪️
For the Tzatziki: ▪️1/2 a Large Cucumber, grated▪️2 Cups Plain 2% Greek Yogurt▪️1 Clove Garlic, grated or minced▪️1 Lemon, juice▪️1 Tbsp Olive Oil▪️1/2 tsp Kosher Salt▪️
For the Lemon Dill Rice:▪️2 Cups Chicken Stock▪️1/2 tsp Kosher Salt▪️1 Clove Garlic, minced▪️1 Cup Long-Grain Rice▪️1 Medium Lemon, zest (~1 Tbsp)▪️2 Tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped▪️2 Tbsp Butter▪️
For the Salad + Dressing:▪️2 Cups Romaine Lettuce, sliced in thin strips▪️1/2 a Large Cucumber (1+1/2 Cups)▪️1+1/2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes, sliced in quarters▪️1/4 of a Small Red Onion, sliced in thin strips▪️2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar▪️2 Tbsp Olive Oil▪️1/4 tsp Dried Oregano▪️1/4 tsp Pepper▪️1/4 tsp Kosher Salt▪️
For Serving:▪️Grilled Pita▪️
1️⃣ Place the chicken in a bowl with the rest of the ingredients for the marinade; cover and refrigerate while you prep the rest of the ingredients (at least 15 mins)
2️⃣ Mix together the ingredients for the tzatziki and set aside in the fridge
3️⃣ To make the lemon dill rice, add the chicken stock, salt, and garlic to a small pot and bring to a boil; stir in the rice and then turn the heat down to low and cover and simmer for 20 mins (or until all liquid is absorbed); turn off the heat and stir in the lemon zest, dill, and butter
4️⃣ To make the salad, place the romaine, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a bowl; whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl and set aside until the chicken is done
5️⃣ Preheat a pan over medium high and add 2 tsp oil; sear the chicken 5-6 mins per side (10-12 mins total) until internal temp reaches 165F then remove from the pan, let rest for a couple mins, and slice
6️⃣ Toss the salad with the dressing and serve it in a bowl with the lemon dill rice, chicken, tzatziki, and pita - enjoy!