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Chicken Gyro Lemon Zest Rice Salad

Easy Cooking, Great Results

I love all of the flavors (lemon! oregano! feta! garlic!) and textures (crunchy purple cabbage! soft pita! creamy tzatziki sauce!). My husband loves that the recipe contains chicken. As I said, it’s a crowd pleaser. 


Original Post: tastyseasons.com

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INGREDIENTS

RICE SALAD

  • 1 cup (6 oz. / 170 g.) Della White Basmati Rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green pepper, seeds and ribs removed, diced
  • 2 large cloves of garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 plum tomato (diced) or a large handful of cherry tomatoes  (half)
  • 2 oz. (1/2 cup / 57 g.) feta cheese, crumbled or diced
  • 1 cup purple cabbage or crunchy lettuce, diced
  • 1/4 cup raw red onion, minced
  • a few fresh mint leaves, torn into small pieces

CHICKEN

  • 1 pound (454 g.) boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • zest and juice of half a lemon
  • 1 large clove of garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • pinch of hot smoked paprika, if you have it

TZATZIKI SAUCE

  • ¼ cup (2 oz. / 57 g.) plain 2% greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup (2 oz. / 57 g.) light sour cream
  • ½ cup cucumber, seeded and diced (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Step 1

  • Cook the rice according to the package directions.

Step 2

  • Trim the chicken and cut it into 1” (2.5 cm) cubes. In a medium bowl, combine the lemon, garlic, and spices then toss the chicken strips in the spice mixture to coat them. 
  • Let the chicken rest in the refrigerator while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Step 3

  • In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the tzatziki sauce and stir well to combine thoroughly.

Step 4

  • Put 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet and heat over medium. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes, turning frequently, until the pieces are cooked through. Transfer chicken to a medium bowl and cover bowl with a plate to keep chicken warm.

Add the remaining teaspoon olive oil to the same large skillet. Sauté the yellow onion and green pepper for about 3 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic, oregano, and cooked chicken and cook, stirring constantly, for about 30 seconds, until garlic is fragrant and chicken is hot.

Step 5

Combine everything but the tzatziki sauce in a big bowl and stir to combine. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold. Pass the tzatziki sauce separately. Enjoy!