Spicy Mediterranean Chicken with Creamy Salad Delight Awaits!
A flavorful dish featuring spicy Mediterranean chicken served with a creamy salad, perfect for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion to make the creamy salad.
- Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced chicken on a plate with the creamy salad on the side.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more chili powder if desired.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg