Serves: 4
Time: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- a pinch of saffron
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil*
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- a handful of fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- 3 bell peppers (red, orange, yellow), cut into strips
- 1 red onion, halved and sliced
- 1 large zucchini, cut into cubes
- another 2 tbsp olive oil*
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, half grated and half chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red pepper hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- feta cheese, crumbled (as much as you want!)
- 1 avocado, chopped (optional)
Directions:
- Prepare the rice: Rinse your rice in a strainer until the water runs clear. Add to a pot with saffron and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Then, remove from the heat and let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.
- Marinate the chicken: Place your chicken in a large bowl and add 2 tsbp olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, dill, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Toss to mix and coat the chicken. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Roast the vegetables and chicken: Preheat the oven to 420 degrees (F). Put the marinated chicken on a foil-covered sheet pan. Roast on the middle rack for 25 minutes (or however long it takes, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts). Then, move it to the top rack and broil for a few minutes on each side to get some color. Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, toss the bell peppers, onion, and zucchini with 2 tbsp olive oil, dried oregano, and salt and pepper. Roast the vegetables simultaneously with the chicken at 420F for about 25 minutes or until they reach your desired tenderness. I like to put them under the broiler for a minute or two so they get a little charred. '
- Make the tzatziki: In a bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt and grated cucumber. Add a little bit of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. You can also add some dill if you'd like!
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Assemble the bowl: This recipe makes four bowls! In each bowl, start with a base of saffron rice. Chop up your chicken and add to the bowl. Then, add your roasted vegetables, tzatziki, hummus, chopped cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, feta, and avocado (if using). I also like to add some diced red onion for a little kick. Enjoy!
*available at Olive This Olive That