Description
Spiced Chicken and Yogurt Salad is a vibrant dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its zesty flavors and creamy yogurt dressing. This salad features marinated chicken grilled to perfection, complemented by cool cucumber and fresh herbs, making it an ideal addition to backyard barbecues or family picnics. Enjoy this delightful medley as a main course or side dish, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley or mint), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high or oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook chicken until golden brown—6-7 minutes per side on the grill or 25-30 minutes in the oven.
- While cooking, mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chili flakes in a bowl.
- Chop fresh herbs and mix into the yogurt sauce just before serving.
- Slice the cooked chicken and serve over mixed greens with a generous drizzle of yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg