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Greek Chicken With Tzatziki And Couscous

Greek chicken with tzatziki and couscous is a light, Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring juicy, marinated chicken, a creamy cucumber-yogurt sauce, and fluffy lemon-scented couscous. Perfect for weeknights or special gatherings.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

For the Greek Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Tzatziki

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 small cucumber grated and water squeezed out
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
  • Salt to taste

For the Couscous

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or mint chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken breasts and refrigerate 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and salt until smooth. Chill while cooking.
  • Bring broth to a boil, stir in couscous, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Cover, remove from heat, and let sit 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 400°F (200°C). Grill chicken 6–8 minutes per side or bake 20–25 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F (75°C).
  • Slice chicken, serve with couscous, drizzle with tzatziki or serve on the side, and garnish with parsley or mint.