Greek Marinated Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Greek Marinated Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds packages of chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on); 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil; 1 lemon (juiced); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper {optional}; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup finely grated cucumber; 1/2 cup thick whole milk Greek yogurt; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove (grated); ¼ teaspoon sea salt; 2 teaspoons chopped dill; 2 teaspoons chopped mint (optional)

These Greek Marinated Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce uses a simple Mediterranean marinade that creates a flavorful chicken that is grilled and topped with a tangy Greek Yogurt Dill Sauce. You will love this protein packed summer meal. Pair this with a fresh summer salad for a complete meal!

Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Total30 min
Makes4 servings
Calories292

Ingredients

4 servings

2 pounds packages of chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)

For the Marinade

1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon (juiced)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper {optional}
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

For the Tzatziki Sauce

1/4 cup finely grated cucumber
1/2 cup thick whole milk Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove (grated)
¼ teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons chopped dill
2 teaspoons chopped mint (optional)

Method

1
Trim fat from the chicken as necessary. In a large ziplock bag or a large container add the chicken.
2
In a small mixing bowl combine the olive oil, lemon, garlic cloves, oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and mix well.
3
Pour the marinade over the chicken and massage the marinade into the meat until the meat is coated with the marinade.
4
Refrigerate for two hours in a sealed ziplock bag or a sealed container {optional- you could at least just marinate for 20 minutes}.
5
Prepare the tzatziki by combining the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, dill and mint. Stir well. Refrigerate.
6
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush grill grates with oil. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
7
Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5 minutes per side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F. Serve with a dollop of the tzatziki and a summer salad.

Notes

You don't have to marinade the chicken if you don't have time but it will add a lot of flavor. Don't marinade over two hours as the acidity of the lemon juice starts to break down the chicken.