prep time: 1 HOUR
cook time: 30 MINUTES
total time: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup brown rice
1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved
FOR THE CHICKEN
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
FOR THE CUCUMBER SALAD
2 English cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
FOR THE TZATZIKI SAUCE
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 English cucumber, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
DIRECTIONS:
In a gallon size Ziploc bag, combine chicken, 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar and oregano; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Marinate for at least 20 minutes to 1 hour, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken to the skillet and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces.
To make the cucumber salad, combine cucumbers, onion, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic and oregano in a small bowl; set aside.
To make the tzatziki sauce, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest and mint in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle with olive oil. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld; set aside.
In a large saucepan of 2 cups water, cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
Divide rice into meal prep containers. Top with chicken, cucumber salad, tomatoes and tzatziki sauce.
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