Easy Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken and Marinade
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced into bite-size pieces
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or ½ teaspoon dried)
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (or ½ teaspoon dried)
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (or ¼ teaspoon dried)
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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¾ teaspoon seasoned salt
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½ teaspoon cumin
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon turmeric
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
→ Rice and Vegetables
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1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
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1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated (about 1½ cups)
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2 cups chicken broth
→ For Serving
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Tzatziki sauce
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Pita bread
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Fresh herbs (dill, basil, parsley, or chives)
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Fresh lemon wedges
# Instructions:
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Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
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In the prepared dish, toss chicken with lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, seasoned salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, turmeric, and cayenne. Let the chicken sit and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes while you preheat the oven to 375°F (190°F).
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Add the uncooked rice, zucchini, and chicken broth to the pan with the chicken. Stir to combine.
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Cover tightly and bake for 40 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. If needed, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until rice is done.
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Fluff rice with a fork and season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve topped with tzatziki, fresh herbs, and lemon.
# Notes:
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Use only long grain white rice - brown rice, wild rice, or instant rice won't work
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Use smoked paprika for authentic shawarma-like flavor
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Glass or ceramic dishes will take longer to cook than metal pans