Best 7 Grilled Chicken Breast With Yogurt And Cucumber Sauce Recipes

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Grilled chicken breast with yogurt and cucumber sauce is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The chicken is grilled until juicy and tender, then topped with a creamy yogurt sauce and crunchy cucumbers. This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your chicken grilled, roasted, or pan-fried, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create a delicious and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS WITH CUCUMBER YOGURT SAUCE



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These Lebanese-inspired Chicken Kabobs are seasoned with za'atar and served with a cool Laban Cucumber Yogurt Sauce.

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast or thighs (cut into 1 inch cubes)
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons dried za'atar or oregano
1 clove crushed garlic
1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
lemon wedges for serving
3/4 cup plain low fat plain Stonyfield yogurt
3/4 cup finely chopped cucumber (peeled and seeded)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
1/2 tablespoon fresh mint (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Mix lemon juice, olive oil, za'atar, garlic, salt, and pepper together. Put chicken in a zip-locked bag and pour marinade over it. Marinate the chicken at least 2-3 hours or as long as overnight.
  • If using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes if grilling outdoors (I usually double them up so they are easier to turn).
  • Prepare the yogurt sauce by combining the ingredients in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to eat.
  • Thread chicken onto the skewers. You should have 4 kabobs total.
  • Preheat the grill over medium heat, oil the grates and cook (indoor or outdoor grill works fine) until the chicken is cooked though, turning often about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve with lemon wedges and yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 kabob, 1/3 cup sauce, Calories 266 kcal, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 595 mg, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugar 3.5 g

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SPICY CUCUMBERS



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Light and refreshing, yet packed with flavor from herbs, jalapeños and garlic, this is an easy, after-work meal that can be endlessly adapted to suit what you've got on hand. Substitute other thinly sliced raw vegetables for the cucumbers (zucchini, carrot, radishes, celery, cabbage, fennel), and other herbs for the cilantro and parsley (dill, basil, mint). Just be sure not to overcook the flattened chicken, which can happen in an instant.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, poultry, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, more as needed
1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
2 garlic cloves, grated on a Microplane
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
1/3 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, more to taste
3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 2 1/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Place a chicken breast between a layer of parchment paper or plastic wrap and use a mallet, rolling pin or the flat side of a heavy knife to pound to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Repeat with remaining breasts.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper and paprika. Place in a bowl and toss with lime zest, garlic and oil. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: In a blender, combine cilantro, parsley, oil, jalapeños, garlic, salt and lime juice. Blend until smooth, adding 1 or 2 tablespoons water if necessary to blend. Taste and add more salt and/or lime juice if needed.
  • Heat the grill to medium-high or heat up the broiler or a grill pan. Grill or broil until chicken is lightly browned at the edges and just cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes per side.
  • In a medium bowl, toss cucumbers with a pinch of salt. Let sit for 5 minutes. Right before serving, toss cucumbers with sauce and serve alongside chicken, drizzling chicken with any leftover sauce from the bottom of the cucumber bowl, and a little olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 353, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 707 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS IN SPICED YOGURT



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An easy Grilled Chicken Breasts recipe

Categories     Chicken     Marinate     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Mint     Spice     Summer     Grill/Barbecue

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups plain yogurt (18 oz; preferably whole-milk)
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (2 1/4 to 2 1/2 lb total)
1 cup small fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons minced shallot

Steps:

  • Whisk together 1 cup yogurt, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, and spices, then add chicken and turn until coated well. Marinate at room temperature 20 minutes.
  • While chicken is marinating, prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderate.
  • While grill is heating, whisk together remaining 1 1/4 cups yogurt and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice and salt to taste.
  • Grill chicken (discard marinade), covered only if using gas grill, on lightly oiled grill rack, turning over occasionally, until just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes total. Transfer chicken to a platter.
  • Toss together mint, shallot, and remaining tablespoon oil in a small bowl. Drizzle chicken with yogurt sauce and top with mint salad.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH YOGURT AND CUCUMBER SAUCE



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This is a recipe for the barbecue from Coup de Pouce. Something easy that doesn't need to marinade.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup green onion, finely sliced
2 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper
1 cup cucumber, seeded, chopped
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1-1 1/4 lb)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix yogurt, green onions, mint, cumin, salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper. Pour half the sauce in a bowl and set aside. Add cucumber to the remaining sauce and stir. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle the chicken breasts with remaining pepper. Set the barbecue to medium heat. Put the chicken breasts on an oiled grill of the barbecue and cook, without closing the cover, 12 to 15 minutes or until it's not pink inside. (flip them and brush with the sauce without cucumber at mid-cooking; discard remaining of this sauce). Serve with the sauce with cucumber.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.6, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 83.5, Sodium 312.7, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 27.6

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS IN SPICED YOGURT



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This is from the August 2004 issue of Gourmet. It is a simple, flavorful, and juicy way to prepare chicken.

Provided by Ms B.

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups plain yogurt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons minced shallots

Steps:

  • Stir together 1 cup yogurt, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and spices.
  • Add chicken and turn until well coated.
  • Marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • While the chicken is marinating, preheat grill.
  • While grill is heating, stir together remaining 1 1/4 cups yogurt and 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice and salt to taste.
  • Reduce grill to moderate heat.
  • Grill chicken (discard marinade), on lightly oiled grill rack, turning occasionally (closing grill between turns), until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes total.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter.
  • Toss together mint, shallot and remaining oil in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle chicken with yogurt sauce and top with mint salad.

YOGURT-MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN



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This easy, fresh-tasting yogurt marinade helps the chicken stay juicy even if it gets a little overcooked.

Provided by yumster

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 3h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 cup lightly packed chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon jarred minced garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 ½ pounds chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Mix Greek yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin, cayenne, and pepper together in a large bowl. Place chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag; cover with yogurt mixture.
  • Let chicken marinate in the refrigerator, 3 to 8 hours.
  • Bring chicken to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Pour off marinade.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until grill marks form, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 490.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH YOGURT MARINADE



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Boneless skinless chicken thighs are a reliable choice when it comes to grilling chicken. They're thinner than breasts, so they cook more evenly, and the higher fat content makes them difficult to overcook. In this recipe inspired by Turkish chicken kebabs, a yogurt and herb marinade makes them supremely tender and helps them brown beautifully on the grill. While some citrus-heavy marinades begin to break down chicken after just a few hours, this marinade uses only the zest, saving the juice for a quick squeeze before serving. The result is incredibly tender chicken you can prep up to a day in advance. Oregano and thyme work well together here, but feel free to play around with herbs and use what you have on hand, or substitute dried herbs in a pinch.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     poultry, main course

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for the grill or pan
1 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), plus more for serving
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for serving
1 lemon
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, oregano, thyme, olive oil, salt and pepper. Zest the lemon over the bowl, reserving the rest of the lemon for serving. Whisk until smooth.
  • Add the chicken thighs, toss to coat, then cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or up to 24. Remove chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If using a grill, clean and oil the grates. Set the grill to medium-high or heat a grill pan slicked with olive oil on the stovetop over medium-high. Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes on each side (depending on the thickness of the thighs), covering the grill halfway through if necessary to retain heat, until cooked through.
  • Transfer the chicken thighs to a platter and squeeze half the lemon over them. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side if desired.

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for best results.
  • Marinate the chicken breasts in yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and spices for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and flavor them.
  • Grill the chicken breasts over medium heat to prevent them from drying out.
  • Make sure the chicken breasts are cooked through before removing them from the grill.
  • Let the chicken breasts rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with yogurt and cucumber sauce, rice, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Grilled chicken breasts with yogurt and cucumber sauce is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for summer cookouts. The chicken breasts are tender and flavorful, and the yogurt and cucumber sauce is a refreshing and tangy accompaniment. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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