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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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