Greek chicken with cucumber sauce

1504 min
hard
13 ingredients

Greek chicken with cucumber sauce

Greek chicken with cucumber sauce is a traditional recipe with its roots in Mediterranean cuisine, especially in Greece, where fresh and healthy flavors are the stars. This dish stands out for its combination of aromatic herbs, garlic, and the characteristic citrus touch of lemon, which enhance the flavor of the chicken. In other Latin American countries, although not always with the same name, similar variations can be found under the title "Mediterranean-style chicken" or "chicken with tzatziki," the latter being the traditional Greek cucumber sauce that accompanies the preparation.

The origin of this recipe dates back to ancient Greece, where fresh, local ingredients were used to prepare nutritious and tasty meals. The cucumber sauce, known as tzatziki, is a classic accompaniment that combines yogurt, cucumber, and herbs, providing a creamy and refreshing texture that balances the intensity of the marinated and roasted chicken. This preparation is very popular during the summer due to its freshness and ease of sharing at family gatherings or with friends.

How to Make Greek Chicken with Cucumber Sauce

Ingredients: Lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, garlic cloves, boneless and skinless chicken, cucumber, non-fat yogurt, light mayonnaise, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.

Combine the marinade ingredients and pour over the chicken.

Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side.

After marinating, thread the strips onto skewers and grill for 5-7 minutes per side.

Cucumber sauce:

In a colander, mix cucumber and salt and let it rest for at least 15 minutes.

Squeeze the excess liquid from the cucumber.

Gently squeeze the excess liquid from the mixture.

Blend the grated cucumber with the remaining sauce ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.

Serve with rice, or oven-roasted potatoes, and cucumber sauce.

Serve with Greek chicken.

Yields 4 servings.

Pollo griego con salsa de pepino

Ingredients (13)

  • Lemon Juice
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Oregano
  • Cumin
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken
  • Cucumber
  • Nonfat Yogurt
  • Light Mayonnaise
  • Parsley
  • Fresh Mint

Instructions (16 steps)

  1. 1 Combine the marinade ingredients and pour over the chicken
  2. 2 Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours
  3. 3 Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill it over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side
  4. 4 Serve with rice
  5. 5 or oven-roasted potatoes
  6. 6 and cucumber sauce
  7. 7 Yields 4 portions
  8. 8 After marinating
  9. 9 thread the strips onto skewers and grill them for 5-7 minutes per side
  10. 10 Cucumber sauce:
  11. 11 In a colander
  12. 12 mix cucumber and salt and let it rest for at least 15 minutes
  13. 13 Squeeze out the excess liquid from the cucumber
  14. 14 Blend the grated cucumber with the remaining sauce ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use
  15. 15 Serve with Greek chicken
  16. 16 Gently squeeze the excess liquid from the mixture