Description
Savor Spicy Mediterranean Chicken with Creamy Cucumber Salad is a vibrant culinary delight that brings the essence of the Mediterranean right to your table. Juicy, marinated chicken grilled to perfection is accompanied by a refreshing cucumber salad featuring creamy Greek yogurt and aromatic dill. This dish is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a flavorful weeknight meal with family. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s destined to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 medium cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F) or bake for about 25-30 minutes.
- While chicken cooks, prepare the salad by combining cucumbers with Greek yogurt and dill; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the grilled chicken with creamy cucumber salad on the side.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salad (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg