Ingredients
Method
Marinate and Make Tzatziki
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours.
- While the chicken marinates, grate the cucumber for the tzatziki and squeeze it dry in a clean kitchen towel. This keeps the sauce from turning watery later.
- In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, dill, and 1/4 tsp salt. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Grill and Assemble
- Cook the rice according to package directions if you haven't done it ahead, then set aside.
- Heat a 12-inch grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high, about 200 C / 400 F. Brush the grates lightly with oil.
- Shake off excess marinade and place the chicken thighs on the grill. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165 F / 74 C and the juices run clear.
- Move the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Warm the pita on the grill for 30 seconds per side, until soft with light char marks, then cut into wedges.
- Divide the rice between four bowls. Top each with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Add a spoonful of feta to each bowl, then finish with a generous dollop of tzatziki. Scatter parsley on top and serve with pita wedges and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes for real flavor.
- Squeeze cucumber dry before mixing into tzatziki.
- Pull chicken at 165 F / 74 C for juicy meat.
- Warm pita on the grill during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Assemble bowls right before serving so vegetables stay crisp.
