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Tzatziki Chicken

A flavorful grilled chicken dish marinated in tzatziki sauce, perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 1 cucumber grated excess moisture squeezed out
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt until well combined.
  2. Chill the tzatziki sauce in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade.
  2. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Serve
  1. Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  2. Serve the grilled chicken with tzatziki sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with pita bread and a fresh salad.

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