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Tzatziki Recipe

Chicken Tzatziki Recipe

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These smoky yogurt-marinated chicken thighs are calling your name! Served over fluffy quinoa and a vibrant mix of Mediterranean veggies – tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives – all drizzled with creamy tzatziki and salty feta cheese, this bowl is a flavor explosion.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt (plus more for sprinkling)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper

Salad:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced

Bowls:

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup store-bought Skinny Tzatziki
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (brined)
  • 12 Castelvetrano olives, smashed

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: Mix yogurt, oil, vinegar, garlic, spices, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate in the fridge for 1-8 hours.
  2. Make the salad: Whisk oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss in cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion.
  3. Cook the chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-low. Thread chicken onto skewers, discarding marinade. Grill for 15 minutes, flipping occasionally, until cooked through.
  4. Assemble the bowls: Divide quinoa among bowls. Top with salad, tzatziki, feta, olives, and a skewer of chicken. Enjoy!
  • Author: Mekar Official
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 719.5 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3.5 g
  • Protein: 33.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 113 mg