Description
Enjoy the succulent flavors of grilled chicken with a creamy yogurt sauce in this Mediterranean-inspired dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or mint
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 5–6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Prepare the Yogurt Sauce: Whisk together all yogurt sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve the grilled chicken with a generous spoonful of yogurt sauce on top or on the side.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh cucumber salad.
- Use bone-in thighs or skewers for variety.
- The yogurt sauce can be made 2–3 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
