Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of Spicy Mediterranean Chicken paired with a refreshing Creamy Cucumber Salad. This dish features succulent, marinated chicken cooked to perfection and complemented by a cool, creamy salad that balances the spices beautifully. Ideal for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, it’s not just a meal; it’s a culinary journey to the Mediterranean!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Fresh dill or mint (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or dish and pour marinade over it. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- While chicken cooks, mix diced cucumbers with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and herbs in a bowl.
- Slice the cooked chicken and serve with the cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg