Grilled Extraordinary Chicken with Greek Tzatziki

Name: Grilled Extraordinary Chicken with Greek Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon turmeric; Fine sea salt; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; Olive oil; 1 red onion, sliced thickly; 1 tomato, halved; 1 lemon, halved; 2 cups Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 2 lemons, juiced; 1 1/2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped; Fine sea salt; Garlic herb oil, for serving; 1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon turmeric
Fine sea salt
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Olive oil
1 red onion, sliced thickly
1 tomato, halved
1 lemon, halved
2 cups Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
2 lemons, juiced
1 1/2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
Fine sea salt
Garlic herb oil, for serving
1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, roughly chopped

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For the chicken: Blend the turmeric and some salt with the yogurt in a large bowl and add the chicken.
2
Toss to coat and marinate chicken for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours (in the fridge).
3
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4
Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for a few minutes on each side, until cooked through.
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For the vegetables: Drizzle olive oil on the onion, tomato and lemon and season with salt.
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Grill all until a bit charred on each side.
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For the tzatziki: Incorporate the yogurt, dill, mint, lemon juice and cucumbers.
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Season with salt and set aside.
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To serve, drizzle the chicken with garlic herb oil and spoon a scoop or two of tzatziki directly on top.
10
Plate each dish with a few pieces of grilled veggies and, before serving, squeeze 1 grilled lemon half over the chicken and sprinkle with oregano.
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This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition.
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The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon turmeric, Fine sea salt, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, and more.

Yes, Grilled Extraordinary Chicken with Greek Tzatziki 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!