Description
A vibrant Mediterranean dish combining tender yogurt-marinated chicken, golden turmeric rice, zesty cucumber-tomato salad, and tangy sumac. Balanced with cool tzatziki and flatbread, this meal is fresh, flavorful, and adaptable to dietary needs.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup plain yogurt (non-halal)*
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp vinegar (red wine substitute: apple cider)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium cucumber, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, sliced
1 tbsp sumac
3 oz flatbread (gluten-free if needed)
1/2 cup tzatziki (no wine or alcohol)
Fresh parsley or mint for garnish
Instructions
Combine chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Marinate 15-30 minutes.
In a skillet, heat rice with turmeric, cumin, and 1 tsp salt. Cook 5 minutes, then add 2 cups water. Simmer 18-20 minutes until tender.
In another skillet, cook chicken in olive oil over medium heat 6-8 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Mix cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and sumac for salad (add a splash of lemon juice if desired).
Assemble bowls: Place rice, salad, chicken slices, flatbread, and tzatziki. Garnish with herbs.
Notes
For halal-compliant yogurt: Use yogurt labeled halal or substitute with coconut yogurt.
Substitute cauliflower rice for gluten-free option
Replace tzatziki with hummus for vegan version
Marinated chicken can be refrigerated for up to 2 days
Sumac can be sourced from specialty stores or substituted with lemon zest
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg