In this recipe, juicy, tender, lemon-y chicken comes together with creamy and refreshing tzatziki to make something special for your tastebuds. To me, some of the best recipes are those that use minimal ingredients and come together within just a few minutes. The simplest things tend to bring the most joy, right?
If you’ve never heard of tzatziki, it is dip that originated made from strained yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and herbs. It’s high in protein due to the yogurt. If you don’t want to make it fresh, you can also likely find it in your local grocery store by the dips. It’s incredibly refreshing and crisp, which is why I love making this in the summer.
I could not recommend this recipe enough for your next summer get together!
Greek Lemon Chicken with Tzatziki
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- For the tzatziki: 1/2 cup finely grated cucumber, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 grated garlic clove, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon chopped dill
Directions
- Tenderize the chicken by using a meat tenderizer. Add the chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and oregano to a large bowl. Combine to ensure the chicken breasts are evenly covered with spices.
- Cook the chicken in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat or on the grill. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees to be fully cooked.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the tzatziki: add the cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill to a bowl. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Dip the chicken into the tzatziki. Enjoy!