Description
A flavorful and healthy Mediterranean-inspired grilled chicken recipe served with a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce packed with fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick and nutritious main course that combines juicy grilled chicken breasts with a refreshing homemade sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking. In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Rub this marinade mixture all over the chicken breasts thoroughly.
- Marinate: Cover the chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat. For best results, marinate overnight.
- Make the Yogurt Sauce: While the chicken marinates, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high temperature, around 375°F to 450°F, to ensure a perfect sear and juicy center.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove chicken from grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring moist and tender meat.
- Serve: Serve the grilled chicken warm with a generous spoonful of the chilled yogurt sauce on top or on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight instead of 30 minutes.
- Substitute chicken thighs if you prefer juicier meat.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the marinade for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
