Description
Spicy Mediterranean Chicken with Creamy Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines perfectly marinated chicken with a refreshing cucumber salad. This delightful recipe is perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, promising a taste explosion with every bite. The spicy warmth of the chicken harmonizes beautifully with the cool, creamy salad, making it a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp dill weed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and toss until fully coated; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- While the chicken cooks, mix diced cucumbers with Greek yogurt, dill weed, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Serve sliced chicken on a platter alongside the cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salad (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg