Herb Chicken with Fresh Cucumber & Tomato Salad 🍗🥒🍅
A light, flavorful, and protein-packed meal with a refreshing side!
📝 Ingredients:
For the Garlic Herb Chicken:
1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
½ tsp lemon juice
For the Cucumber & Tomato Salad:
½ cucumber, sliced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ tsp dried dill (or fresh)
Pinch of salt & black pepper
For the Yogurt Sauce:
½ cup Greek yogurt
½ clove garlic, minced
½ tsp dried mint (or fresh)
½ tsp lemon juice
Pinch of salt
🍽️ Step by Step:
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix chicken strips with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken before serving.
2️⃣ Make the Salad:
Arrange cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes on a plate.
Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and dried dill.
3️⃣ Prepare the Yogurt Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dried mint, lemon juice, and salt.
Stir well and set aside.
4️⃣ Assemble & Serve:
Plate the cooked chicken with the cucumber-tomato salad.
Add a dollop of yogurt sauce on the side and enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: ~350 per serving | Protein: ~40g per serving