Description
A wholesome family recipe featuring marinated chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken Breasts – Skinless and boneless
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice – Freshly squeezed
- 2 Garlic Cloves – Minced
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 Cucumber – Diced
- 1 cup Tomatoes – Diced
- 1 Red Onion – Diced
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese – Crumbled
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- Fresh Dill or Mint – To taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Tzatziki: In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Chop the Veggies: Dice cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion. Arrange them in a bowl alongside the crumbled feta.
- Assemble Your Bowls: Slice the cooked chicken and layer it over a base of grains like couscous or quinoa. Top with fresh veggies and a generous dollop of tzatziki.
- Enjoy Your Creation: Serve immediately.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken overnight for deeper flavors. Pair with warm pita and a Greek salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken, Tzatziki, Family Recipe, Healthy Dinner, Grilled Chicken