
2-in-1 Recipe: Greek-Style Marinated Chicken Rice Bowls and Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki and Tomato-Cucumber Salad
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10–15 minutes
Cook time: 15–20 minutes

Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) cooked rice
- 6 boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
- A pinch of La Belle Excuse Mountain Oregano Dried on Stem
- 2 tsp (10 ml) smoked paprika
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Green Olive Oil
- 2 Lebanese cucumbers, sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- A few fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) La Belle Excuse Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 cup (250 ml) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Lebanese cucumber, grated and well-drained
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- A small bunch of fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) crumbled feta cheese
- A few La Belle Excuse Kalamata Olives
- 2 pita breads

Steps
- In a bowl, mix the chicken with smoked paprika, oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Let marinate for a few minutes.
- In another bowl, prepare the tzatziki by combining the Greek yogurt, garlic, grated cucumber, lemon juice and zest, and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to use.
- In a third bowl, toss together the cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet with a little olive oil. Cook the chicken over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and fully cooked.
- To assemble the bowls, start with cooked rice, then top with chicken, tomato-cucumber salad, tzatziki, olives, and feta.
- Use the leftover chicken, tzatziki, and salad to fill the pitas for an easy second meal.