Rachel King: Easy Chicken Tzatziki Bowl

Recipe by Rachel King, a dear friend, foodie, and examiner of all good ingredients. I am so excited to be sharing her healthy, delicious recipes on my website.

Ingredients:

Chicken:

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breast, but thighs end up juicier)

• 1.5 cups Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp red chili flakes (if you like spicy)

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 lemon juiced

• 2 tsp salt

For the Bowl:

• Assorted vegetables such as diced cucumber, red bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, spinach, sprouts (I used home grown spicy radish).

Tzatziki sauce:

• 1.5 cups Greek yogurt

• 1/2 cucumber

• 1 garlic clove, finely grated

• 1/2 lemon

• Dill or mint 

Recipe:

For the chicken:

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl, then add chicken and let marinade for at least 3 hours 

• Grill on a skillet on high (my preference for a good char flavor) for 5-6 minutes on each side. Let rest a few minutes then chop into cubes.

Tzatziki sauce:

• Add Greek yogurt into a small bowl.

• Cut cucumber in half and scrape out the seeds. Grate the cucumber on a cheese grater or smaller. Squeeze out excess juice, then add to the Greek yogurt.

• Squeeze in lemon juice of the 1/2 lemon, then add in garlic glove finely grated.

• To finish, add finely chop mint or dill. Put in fridge for at least one hour to let flavors meld.

Making the bowl:

• In a bowl, add in chopped mixed vegetables , chopped chicken, and drizzle with tzatziki and garnish with dill or mint. Voilà!