Description
This recipe for grilled chicken with yogurt sauce is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The tender, juicy chicken pairs wonderfully with the tangy and creamy yogurt sauce, creating a delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish that is perfect for summer grilling.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional for garnish)
For the Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or mint
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 5–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken rest before slicing.
- Prepare the Yogurt Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Serve the grilled chicken with a dollop of yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This recipe also works well with chicken thighs.
- Serve with rice, flatbread, or a crisp salad.
- The yogurt sauce can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
