Greek Chicken Rice Bowl

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preparation time:

20 minutes

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cooking time:

10 Minutes

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serves

4

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difficulty:

a little tricky


Kitchen tools needed for this recipe

Large frying pan

Wooden spoon or spatula

Chopping boards

Knives

Plate or bowl for serving

Ingredients

Chicken

2 chicken breasts (cut into chunks)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 garlic clove (crushed)

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Pinch of salt


Rice

1 cup rice

2 cups water/Chicken Broth

Pinch of salt

Fresh Coriander


Salad

1/2 cucumber (chopped)

1 tomato (chopped)

1/2 red onion (finely sliced)

Iceberg Lettuce

Optional: peppers or olives


Yogurt Sauce

3 tablespoons plain yogurt

Small squeeze of lemon

pinch of dried mint or oregano


Chef's Tip


Always wash your hands very well before cooking or baking.




Method



1. Cook the rice
Add rice, water, and a pinch of salt to a pan.
Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10–12 minutes until soft.


2. Marinate the chicken
Mix oil, oregano, paprika, garlic, lemon juice, and salt.
Coat the chicken and leave for 10 minutes.


3. Prepare the salad
Chop cucumber and tomato, slice onion thinly.


4. Cook the chicken
Fry in a pan on medium heat for 6–8 minutes until cooked through and golden.


5. Make the sauce
Mix yogurt with lemon and optional mint/garlic.


6. Assemble the bowls

Spoon rice into bowls

Add chicken and vegetables

Drizzle with yogurt sauce

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