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Grilled Greek Chicken, Family Style with Feta Tzatziki Sauce


  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested, juiced
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon oregano, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper

For the Feta Tzatziki:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain
  • 1 cucumber, seeded, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano, crushed

For the Grilled Pita Bread:

  • 6 pita bread
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • oregano, dried, crushed

Instructions

  1. Rinse chicken, pat dry, cover with plastic wrap and flatten to about 1/2 inch thick. Place chicken in a storage bag.
  2. Mix all remaining chicken ingredients in a bowl. Pour mixture over chicken, rub in well.
  3. Refrigerate chicken and marinate about 1 hour.
  4. While chicken marinates prepare tzatziki sauce.

To Prepare Tzatziki Sauce:

  1. Grate seeded cucumber, peel if non organic. Place grated cucumber in a towel to remove as much of the liquid as possible.
  2. Place remaining ingredients in a bowl, mix well, stir in cucumber and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. To grill chicken, heat grill and cook chicken about 8-10 minutes per side, until juices run clear and the chicken reaches a temperature of 165 degrees. Remove from grill and allow to rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.
  4. To Prepare Pita Bread:
  5. Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle crushed oregano on top and grill for about 3-5 minutes per side.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4