Mediterranean Chicken with Rice and Tzatziki

Thermomix recipe: Mediterranean Chicken with Rice and Tzatziki. Ready in 40 minutes. Serves 3. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 150 g cucumber, peeled and deseeded
• 1-2 cloves garlic
• 250 g Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp white wine vinegar (optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt (for tzatziki)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (for tzatziki)
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)
• 3 chicken breasts (approx. 150-180 g each)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt (for chicken)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper (for chicken)
• 200 g basmati rice
• 700 g water
• 1/2 tsp salt (for rice)

Instructions

1. Grate the cucumber and place it in a fine-mesh sieve or wrap in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out as much excess water as possible. Set aside.
2. Add garlic cloves to the mixing bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down sides of bowl.
3. Add the squeezed cucumber, Greek yogurt, olive oil, white wine vinegar (if using), 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and fresh dill (if using) to the mixing bowl. Mix 10 sec / Speed 3 (Reverse). Transfer the tzatziki to a serving bowl and refrigerate to chill while you prepare the rest of the meal.
4. Season the chicken breasts generously with dried oregano, paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place them in the Varoma dish.
5. Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear. This helps prevent sticking.
6. Add 700 g water and 1/2 tsp salt to the mixing bowl. Insert the simmering basket with the rinsed rice.
7. Secure the Varoma onto the mixing bowl lid, ensuring the seasoned chicken breasts are placed in the Varoma dish.
8. Cook 25 min / Varoma / Speed 4. This will cook both the rice and the chicken simultaneously.
9. Carefully remove the Varoma and the simmering basket. Fluff the rice with a fork. Slice the chicken breasts.
10. Serve the sliced chicken and rice immediately with the chilled tzatziki.

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