Description
Spicy Mediterranean Chicken with Creamy Cucumber Salad is a vibrant dish that marries fiery spices with a refreshing salad, perfect for summer gatherings or intimate dinners. This recipe features succulent chicken marinated in aromatic spices and grilled to perfection, paired with a creamy cucumber salad that offers a delightful contrast. Each bite transports you to the sun-soaked Mediterranean coast, making it an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 medium cucumbers, chopped
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a resealable bag; pour marinade over it. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Cucumber Salad: Mix chopped cucumbers with Greek yogurt, dill or mint, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Slice the chicken and serve over cucumber salad. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (250g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 120mg