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Tzatziki Chicken

Serve this tasty appetizer at your next summer get together or to bring back a taste of summer during those long winter nights. The refreshing flavours of mint and cucumber will instantly transport you to the Greek islands.

Prep Time

4H15M

Cook Time

20M

Serves

4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup (375 mL) plain yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) mint, fresh, chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon zest
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • 8 boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber, diced
  • mint, fresh, minced, for garnish
  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers
  • 4 pita breads

    • Instructions

    1. 1 In a large bowl, stir together all of the sauce ingredients. Remove half of the sauce and set aside.
    2. 2 Add the chicken thighs to the bowl, turning them over to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
    3. 3 Place the chicken on a baking sheet covered in aluminum foil or parchment paper. Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for about 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 170°F (77°C).
    4. 4 In the meantime, add the diced cucumber and chopped mint to the reserved sauce.
    5. 5 Using a mandolin or paring knife, cut the other 2 cucumbers in ribbons lengthwise. Season with salt and pepper and top with fresh mint.
    6. 6 Cut the pita bread in triangles.
    7. 7 Serve the chicken with the cucumber ribbons, pita triangles and tzatziki sauce.
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