Baked Chicken Tzatziki (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, weighing about 1.5 lbs

02 - 2 cups chicken stock or plain water if you want it lighter

03 - 1 cup white rice, long-grain or basmati works great

04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

05 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano

07 - A pinch of salt and some black pepper, as needed

08 - 1/2 cup tzatziki (use homemade or grab some from the store)

09 - 1/4 cup parsley, chopped (optional for topping)

10 - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced (optional for garnish)

11 - Wedges of lemon, optional for squeezing on before eating

01 - Turn your oven on to 375°F (190°C) and let it heat up.

02 - Spread your uncooked rice across the base of a 9×13-inch dish. Pour the broth or water right on top of the rice.

03 - Mix garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mix all over the chicken breasts, then place them over the rice in the dish.

04 - Dollop some tzatziki onto each chicken breast, spreading it gently across the surface.

05 - Cover the dish tightly with foil and pop it into the oven for 35 minutes.

06 - After 35 minutes, remove the foil and bake another 10 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F inside and the rice has finished cooking.

07 - Take the dish out and let it sit for 5 minutes. Top it off with diced cucumbers, fresh parsley, and a squeeze of lemon if you'd like.

08 - Scoop the chicken and rice onto plates and dig in while it's still hot.

01 - Switch to brown rice? Add an extra 1/2 cup of liquid and bake for 10-15 minutes longer to cook it through.

02 - For the yummiest tzatziki, go with a fresh, high-quality version—homemade or store-bought.