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
List of Services
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Step 1List Item 1
Cook the rice according to the package directions.
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Step 2List Item 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.
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Step 3List Item 3
In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the tzatziki sauce and stir well to combine thoroughly.
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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.
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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!
