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Greek Marinated Chicken with Tzatziki with yogurt on top
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Greek Marinated Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce

These Greek Marinated Chicken with Tzatziki Sauc uses a simple Mediterranean marinade that creates a flavorful chicken that is grilled and topped with a tangy Greek Yogurt Dill Sauce. You will love this healthy, protein packed summer meal. Pair this with a fresh summer salad for a complete meal!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: chicken
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: chicken, dinner, dinner recipe, greek food, healthy, mediterranean diet
Servings: 4 -6
Author: julia

Ingredients

  • 2 - 1 pound packages of Gerber Chicken

For the Marinade

  • 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper {optional}
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

For the Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1/4 cup finely grated cucumber
  • 1/2 cup thick whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons chopped dill
  • 2 teaspoons chopped mint, optional

Instructions

  • Trim fat from the chicken as necessary. In a large ziplock bag or a large container add the chicken.
  • In a small mixing bowl combine the olive oil, lemon, garlic cloves, oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken and massage the marinade into the meat until the meat is coated with the marinade.
  • Refrigerate for two hours in a sealed ziplock bag or a sealed container {optional- you could at least just marinate for 20 minutes}.
  • Prepare the tzatziki by combining the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, dill and mint. Stir well. Refrigerate.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush grill grates with oil.
  • Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
  • Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5 minutes per side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.
  • Serve with a dollop of the tzatziki and a summer salad.

Notes

  • You don't have to marinade the chicken if you don't have time but it will add a lot of flavor. Don't marinade over two hours as the acidity of the lemon juice starts to break down the chicken.