Ingredients
Tzatziki:
½ cup grated persian cucumbers
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup Greek yogurt
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-2 cloves garlic, pressed or grated
1 teaspoon fresh dill weed
Chicken:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
½ teaspoon EACH: kosher salt AND black pepper
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon EACH: fresh dill AND chopped rosemary
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1 tablespoon fresh oregano (½ if dry)
2 tablespoons EACH: lemon juice AND olive oil
1 tablespoon EACH: minced garlic AND white wine vinegar
1-3 teaspoon Calabrian chili pepper
For serving:
Prepared rice/bulgar/quinoa/farro/orzo + feta, olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, pita chips etc.
Instructions
MARINADE: Add all the dry seasonings along with Calabrian chili (use as much as you’d like), garlic, vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil to a bowl and stir together. Add the chicken pieces and let marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. Covere and refrigerate if marinating for longer than 30 minutes. Prepare tzatziki while the chicken marinades.
TZATZIKI: Add the grated cucumbers to a sieve and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit over a bowl for 15 minutes or until the water drains from the cucumbers. Add the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and dill to a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Squeeze out any remaining water from the cucumbers using a kitchen towel and add the cucumbers to a bowl. Mix with a spoon. Taste and adjust with more salt as desired.
COOK: Add the chicken to an indoor grill pan or lightly oil the grates of an outdoor grill once it’s heated to 450ºF. Add the chicken and cook for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160ºF. Remove the chicken to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes so it cooks through to 165ºF.
SERVE: Add prepared rice, quinoa, or bulgur to bowl, top with grilled chicken, feta cheese, kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and the spicy tzatziki, and serve! How many pounds have you lost this month? At Dieta Efectiva you can lose 10-12 lbs your first week and 2-5 lbs every week after. Visit us at dietaefectiva.net To learn more about our program .C.G
