Greek Chicken And Cucumber Sauce Recipe

Name: Greek Chicken And Cucumber Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken; Cucumber Sauce; 1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup skim milk yogurt; 1/2 cup light mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried mint); 2 garlic cloves, minced

Servings: persons

Marinade
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb boneless skinless chicken
Cucumber Sauce
1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup skim milk yogurt
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried mint)
2 garlic cloves, minced

1
Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chicken.
2
Marinate in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
3
Remove chicken from marinade and grill over medium heat for 5 -7 minutes per side.
4
Serve with rice, or oven roasted potatoes, and cucumber sauce.
5
Tip: The marinade can also be used on strips of chicken.
6
After marinating, thread the strips onto skewers and grill for 5 - 7 minutes per side.
7
CUCUMBER SAUCE:
8
In a strainer mix cucumber and salt and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
9
Squeeze excess liquid from cucumber.
10
Blend grated cucumber with remaining sauce ingredients and refrigerate until needed.
11
Serve with Greek Chicken.
12
Tip: If you don't have a strainer put cucumber and salt in a double layer of paper coffee filters.
13
Gently squeeze the excess liquid out of the mixture.

595

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Greek Chicken And Cucumber Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Chicken And Cucumber Sauce

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