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Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe

Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

These Chicken & Rice Bowls with Creamy Garlic Sauce are a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken pieces seasoned with paprika and cumin are served over fluffy white rice, topped with fresh vegetables, and drizzled with a tangy yogurt garlic sauce.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked white rice

For Toppings:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup cucumber (diced)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • juice of 1/2 lemon

For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon water (to thin, if needed)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth. Add a splash of water to thin the sauce to desired consistency.
  3. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked rice between 4 bowls. Top each with cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle generously with creamy garlic sauce and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
  4. Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can substitute the Greek yogurt with sour cream or use brown rice or quinoa instead of white rice.
  • Add crumbled feta or sliced avocado for extra richness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg