Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Spicy Mediterranean Chicken paired with a refreshing Creamy Cucumber Salad. This delightful dish features succulent chicken marinated in aromatic spices, grilled to perfection and complemented by a creamy, herb-infused salad. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 medium cucumbers, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, and chili powder.
- Coat chicken breasts in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grill or bake chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- While cooking, prepare the cucumber salad by combining cucumbers with dill and mint; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt.
- Top salad with crumbled feta cheese before serving alongside the grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salad (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg