Greek Chicken and Tzatziki Sauce

If you’re looking for a delicious, budget-friendly meal packed with Mediterranean flavors, this easy Greek chicken recipe is perfect for you! Made with simple, affordable ingredients like olive oil, lemon, garlic, and aromatic herbs, this dish brings the taste of Greece right to your kitchen—without breaking the bank. Whether you’re cooking for your family or meal prepping for the week, this recipe is quick to prepare, full of protein, and pairs beautifully with rice, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad. Get ready to enjoy a mouthwatering, restaurant-quality meal at home—on a budget!

Ingredients:

3 large chicken breasts, cut into desired size/pieces

3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/2 English cucumber, diced into small pieces

3 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp minced garlic

1/4 cup fresh chopped dill (I used dried dill weed)

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Greek seasoning: 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp oregano, 2 tsp basil, 2 tsp powdered onion, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 tsp dried dill weed, 1 tsp dried marjoram, 1/2 tsp thyme, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg.

Directions:

Make your Greek seasoning and toss it on the chicken breast pieces. Marinate for at least an hour.

Heat the pan or cast iron with olive oil and cook the marinated chicken. Cook until tender or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

Serve your Greek chicken with Greek Rice. Top with olives and cucumbers with tzatziki sauce.

To make your tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt, diced English cucumber, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1/4 cup fresh or dried dill, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl.