There's nothing quite like a flavorful and juicy Greek chicken dish paired with the refreshing coolness of tzatziki sauce. From traditional methods using a charcoal grill to modern takes with succulent oven-roasted chicken, this culinary journey will explore the secrets behind creating the perfect Greek chicken with tzatziki sauce. With its origins in the heart of Mediterranean cuisine, we'll delve into the history and cultural significance of this beloved dish, uncovering the nuances that make it a timeless favorite. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with an exploration of the best recipes for Greek chicken with tzatziki sauce.
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CHICKEN SOUVLAKI WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
Greek kabobs. Fantastic flavor for chicken. Marinade can also be used for pork.
Provided by Tanya Petkos Schroeder
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large resealable bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Mix yogurt, cucumber, 1 tablespoon olive oil, vinegar, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 pinch salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate tzatziki sauce for flavors to blend, 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of water for about 15 minutes.
- Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto the soaked skewers. Discard unused marinade.
- Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. Serve with tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
GRILLED EXTRAORDINARY CHICKEN WITH GREEK TZATZIKI
Provided by Nikki Martin, Food Network Star Season 8 Finalist
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the chicken: Blend the turmeric and some salt with the yogurt in a large bowl and add the chicken. Toss to coat and marinate chicken for at least 10 minutes or up to 2 hours (in the fridge).
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for a few minutes on each side, until cooked through.
- For the vegetables: Drizzle olive oil on the onion, tomato and lemon and season with salt. Grill all until a bit charred on each side.
- For the tzatziki: Incorporate the yogurt, dill, mint, lemon juice and cucumbers. Season with salt and set aside.
- To serve, drizzle the chicken with garlic herb oil and spoon a scoop or two of tzatziki directly on top. 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.
GREEK TZATZIKI CHICKEN
Go Greek for dinner tonight with this classic recipe for Greek Tzatziki Chicken that's rich with the tasty flavors of lemon, garlic and dill.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings, 2 kabobs and 2 Tbsp. sauce each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk first 6 ingredients until blended. Pour half over chicken in medium bowl; stir to evenly coat. Stir cucumbers into remaining sauce. Refrigerate both 30 min.
- Heat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken onto 8 skewers. Grill 8 to 10 min. or until done, turning occasionally.
- Serve with tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g
GREEK CHICKEN MEATLOAF WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
The low-cal meatloaf is a different approach to a Greek dinner. Add other herbs of your choice, if desired. BTW, are the left-overs ever so delish in a pita with the sauce. Makes me drool in anticipation! (I always double the sauce for the Gyros) Adapted from Southern Living.
Provided by Caroline Cooks
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- MEATOAF.
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Heat skillet over med-high heat, add oil.
- Sauté onion, peppers celery to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic; cook for 2 minutes to release flavor.
- Set aside.
- In large mixing bowl, stir together chicken and next 8 ingredients plus sauté veggies.
- Mix until just combined; too much mixing toughens meat.
- Spray a 9" loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Spread mixture into the pan, making sure that there are no air spaces in mixture.
- Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in center register 165F degrees.
- Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
- SAUCE.
- Mix all ingredients and chill at least 2 hours to blend flavors. Makes 1 cup.
- GYROS.
- Using favorite pita round, cut in half and cut for pita pocket, if needed. Slather lots of sauce inside pita. Slice meatloaf or cut into 1" cubes. Insert about 1/4 cup meatloaf, lettuce, sliced tomatoes and sliced cucumber (optional) -- ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.8, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 192.2, Sodium 266, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 3, Protein 38.3
TZATZIKI CHICKEN
I like to make classic chicken recipes for my family but the real fun is trying a fresh new twist. -Krisen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For sauce, mix the first 6 ingredients; refrigerate until serving., In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt, pepper and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Dip in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour mixture., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown and juices run clear, 5-7 minutes per side. Top with cheese. Serve with sauce and, if desired, lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 27g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 737mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
TRADITIONAL GREEK CHICKEN GYRO WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE
Traditional Greek gyro's are hard to come by. This is a hearty meal that only the largest of appetites should try! You can find thin sliced chicken in most supermarkets now, however if you can't find it you can also pound chicken tenders. Also, depending on your skillet you may adjust the amount of oil needed to fry the fries. Finally, if you can't find greek yogurt any plain yogurt will do even though it is not traditional you will still get the same taste!
Provided by Athena Ann
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl combine Greek yogurt, garlic, cumin, sugar, cucumber, and salt and pepper. Stir and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Pound chicken as thin as you can get it. Even if you have purchased the thin sliced chicken you still want to get it as thin as possible. Place chicken in a bowl and combine with vinegar, oregano, paprika, and salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In the mean time, peel you potato and cut into 1/4 inch strips. Place cut potato in cold water for at least 15 minutes. Blanching the potatoes before frying will ensure a crispier fry.
- In a large skillet heat vegetable oil. Personally, I regulate the temperature by instinct. I let the oil heat up and test it with a drop of water; if the water shoots back I know the oil is hot enough. If you aren't comfortable with this method you want the oil to stay around 360 degrees. When the oil is hot enough drop fries inches Depending on the thickness of your fry and your temperature control your fries will take anywhere from 10-20 minutes. You want your fries to have a deep golden brown. Keep a careful eye on them and flip if necessary.
- Heat a medium DRY skillet. No oil is necessary to sauté the chicken. Begin to sauté chicken. It should only take about 1 minute on each side depending upon how thinly you pounded it. Let chicken rest under tin foil until you are ready to assemble.
- You can either toast your pita or microwave it. I prefer to microwave it so it is more pliable (only about 20 seconds). Place 2 heaping tablespoons of the tzatziki sauce and spread over pita. Then place half of the chicken, place mostly in the center, making sure that you are able to fold in the sides. Traditionally, fries are to be placed on top of chicken WITHOUT drying off the oil; however this is entirely up to you. Place fries on top of chicken and top with tomatoes, lettuce, and red onions. Serve with extra tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2750.4, Fat 253.4, SaturatedFat 38.2, Cholesterol 170.1, Sodium 495.8, Carbohydrate 71.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 52.4
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in the final dish. Choose free-range chicken, ripe tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers.
- Marinate the chicken overnight: This will help the chicken absorb all the delicious flavors from the marinade.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help prevent the chicken from drying out.
- Make the tzatziki sauce ahead of time: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the chicken with a variety of sides: Rice, potatoes, or vegetables are all great options.
- Enjoy the chicken warm or cold: This dish is delicious either way.
Conclusion:
This Greek chicken with tzatziki sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce is cool and refreshing. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Serve it with a variety of sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables, for a complete meal.
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