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Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bowls. Street food-inspired grilled chicken skewers served bowl style with rice, charred peppers marinated in a Greek vinaigrette, and lots of salty feta cheese. Add some delicious creamy tzatziki sauce and you’ll have a Greek-inspired dinner bowl that’s so amazingly GOOD. A fresh summer dinner that everyone will enjoy.
Summer days and nights are meant to be enjoyed over simple dinners shared with family and friends. We love meals made entirely on the grill, no-bake pasta salads, or even just simple homemade pizzas.
But of all the summer recipes, we love kebobs the most. Something about a good chicken kebob is always so much fun!
This recipe is special for its bright colors, ease of making, and of course, deliciousness.
You’ll need steamed rice, chicken, lots of fresh herbs, cucumber, plenty of Tzatziki sauce, and feta cheese.
Step 1: make the Greek dressing
Whisk together olive oil with red wine vinegar. Then add balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, fresh basil, oregano, and a good pinch of chili flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
The dressing will be used for both the chicken and the bell peppers.
Step 2: marinate the chicken
If you have time, you can season the chicken a day or two ahead of time. Not only will this make dinner prep fast, but it will also add flavor to the chicken.
First, season with smoked paprika, then the dressing. The dressing is key, but the smoked paprika will add lots of yummy flavor too.
Step 3: grill the skewers
Preheat your grill – or you can easily use the oven too. Grill the peppers over an open flame or on your grill gates. Get them charred all over, then place them in a bowl to steam. Once the peppers have steamed, slice, and toss them with the dressing.
Simultaneously, I grill the skewers up until light grill marks appear.
Step 4: assemble
First, add plenty of rice to a bowl. Next, add the charred, marinated peppers and the chicken. Finish with pepperoncini. Oh, plus lots of crumbled-up feta cheese.
So yummy!
I usually serve the bowl with warm naan (or pitas) topped with fresh basil, dill, and oregano.
Such a fun and bright dinner for any night of the week. And I love enjoying the leftovers the next day for lunch! Also, the sauce will last all week and can be used in multiple recipes. So you gotta love that!
Looking for other easy dinners? Here are some favorites:
Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes
30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken
Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros with Feta Tzatziki
Lastly, if you make these Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bowls, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Chicken Tzatziki Rice Bowls
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 568 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic, 3 sliced and 3 chopped
- 2 teaspoons honey
- chili flakes
- kosher salt and black pepper
Chicken Skewers + Peppers
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size chunks
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 cup Tzakiki sauce
- 3 tablespoons mayo
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- peperoncini, for serving
Instructions
- 1. To make the vinaigrette: combine all ingredients in a bowl or glass jar. 2. Mix the chicken, half of the vinaigrette, and the paprika in a bowl. Thread the chicken onto the skewers. 3. Set your grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high heat. Grill the peppers until charred all over, place in a large bowl, cover and let steam for 10 minutes. Remove the charred skin, then deseed and slice the peppers. Submerge the charred peppers in the vinaigrette.4. Simultaneously grill the skewers until lightly charred and cooked through, turning them occasionally throughout cooking, about 10 to 12 minutes total. 5. In a bowl, mix the Tzaziki sauce with the mayo and lemon juice. Stir in the crumbled feta. 6. To assemble, add the rice to a bowl. Top with peppers, chicken, and any other desired toppings. Add a few dollops of feta. Dress with Tzaziki sauce.
Another recipe that looks and tastes amazing. Easy to execute. It was so full of flavor. Family loved it.
Hey Christian! Thanks so much! xT
Made this dish for dinner and omg worth the time and steps! We loved it and will definitely be making again.
Thanks always for such delicious and healthy recipes
Hi Alethea,
So glad to hear that this dish turned out well for you, thanks for making it! Have a great Saturday! xT
How long to marinate the chicken in the vinaigrette? It says you can season the chicken a day or two ahead, then you mention you can season the chicken with the paprika first, then the vinaigrette. If I marinate the chicken pieces for a day or two, won’t it be tough? Please clarify, and thanks in advance!
Hi there,
The chicken definitely shouldn’t be tough after marinating, but if you are worried about that just let it go for a few hours:) I hope you love this dish, please let me know if you give it a try! xT
Excellent weekday meal right here – taste + ease of process, particularly if you meal prep ahead the vinaigrette and chicken in marinade. Don’t skip fresh basil at end.
Hi Delia,
Thanks so much!! Love to hear that this dish turned out well for you, thanks for making it:) xT
Delicious! You always bring the flavour. We all loved it. No additions no subtractions. Perfect just as it is. 😋
Hey Kim,
Happy Sunday!!🍋☀️ I appreciate you trying this recipe out and your comment, so glad to hear it was a winner! xT
Just made this for lunch and it was outstanding! Super healthy, super tasty. We used brown rice because that’s all we had in the pantry and made everything in the oven because it is wildly hot right now and still got a nice char. Don’t sleep on this one!
Hi Claudia,
Happy Wednesday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for making it! xx
These turned out soo good. I added some roast red onion to it too. It was the perfect dish to bring to a gathering when asked to bring a plate and everyone loved it! It was eaten so quick.
Hi Tomieka,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment! So glad to hear that it turned out well for you:) xT
I’m looking forward to giving this a try! What type of rice would you recommend for this dish?
Hi Rachael,
I like to use basmati rice, but it’s really whatever you prefer:) Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope it’s delish! xx
This looks yummy, but the directions need some editing to align between the steps in the long post and the actual recipe. Do I use the paprika as a rub in step 2, or is it combined together in a bowl with the dressing and chicken as noted in the recipe?
Hi there,
The paprika is used in step 2, you can follow the directions as written:) Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xx
Thanks – it was great. Making again today.
this was seriously so good! I can’t believe how good the marinade is. this will be on repeat in our house!!
Hi Katie,
Happy Friday!!🇺🇸🫐🍒 Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out and your comment, I love to hear that it was a winner! xx
Messy instructions, missing and double parts
Nothing wrong with the recipe. If you perceive it that way, maybe elaborate and try to be helpful instead of making useless cryptic remarks? 🙄
You aren’t making any sense, “T”.
Hello! I’m making this for dinner tonight, but I’m wondering what kind of rice you suggest using?
Hi Andrea,
I like to use basmati rice, but you can use whatever you like! Let me know how this recipe turns out for you, I hope you love it! xT
It came out sooooo delicious!! Thank you again for another great staple! Question though, on Instagram it looks like you put a dry seasoning on the chicken first, I assume paprika?
Hi Victoria,
Wonderful!! I’m so glad to hear that this recipe was a winner, I appreciate you making it and your comment! Yup, the paprika is listed in step 2:) xx
Another great recipe. I love the different flavors of your recipes. Also, they are quick and easy.
Hi Michelle,
Wonderful!! I’m so glad to hear that this recipe was a winner, I appreciate you making it and your comment! xx
Am I missing a step? The total time says 5 hrs and 45 minutes. Prep time is 25 minutes and cook is 15. Should the chicken be marinated for a certain length of time?
Hi Deanna,
Please ignore that, it’s a typo. You can follow the recipe and all of the cook times as written within the instructions. I hope you love this dish, let me know if you give it a try! xx