Description
A light and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired bowl featuring juicy chicken meatballs seasoned with herbs, served over fluffy rice with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Lemon wedges and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried dill, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the tzatziki, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, and fresh dill in a bowl. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Assemble bowls by dividing rice among four bowls, topping with meatballs, a generous dollop of tzatziki, and garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.