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Flavorful Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Recipe with Easy Creamy Tzatziki Sauce

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A juicy, tender grilled Mediterranean chicken with a bright, herby marinade paired with a cool, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for quick, fresh, and fuss-free meals that impress.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full fat)
  • 1/2 English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add chicken breasts to the bowl, ensuring they’re fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 1–2 hours.
  3. While the chicken marinates, grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  4. In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
  5. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high (about 400°F / 200°C). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
  6. Place chicken on the grill, cooking 5–6 minutes per side until nicely charred and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Avoid flipping too often.
  7. Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes to keep juices locked in.
  8. Slice chicken and spoon creamy tzatziki generously over top or serve on the side. Garnish with extra dill or lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Marinate chicken at least 30 minutes for best flavor; avoid marinating longer than 4 hours to prevent ‘cooking’ the chicken in lemon juice. Squeeze cucumber moisture thoroughly to avoid watery tzatziki. Preheat grill well and avoid flipping chicken too often to get good sear marks. Tzatziki can be made ahead and chilled. For dairy-free tzatziki, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt.

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