Description
Succulent grilled chicken breast with creamy dill sauce brings summer Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. Herb-infused sauce and perfectly charred chicken create a delightful balance you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquids and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a shallow dish to create a fragrant marinade.
- Immerse chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring complete coverage, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavor absorption.
- Heat grill to 400°F (204°C), creating medium-high temperature zones for optimal cooking.
- Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken on preheated grill grates, positioning at a 45-degree angle for professional-looking crosshatch grill marks.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on first side, then carefully flip using tongs to prevent moisture loss.
- Continue grilling for additional 5-6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), ensuring thorough cooking.
- While chicken grills, combine Greek yogurt, fresh chopped dill, and honey in a mixing bowl, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer grilled chicken to serving plate and generously drizzle creamy dill sauce over the top.
- Garnish with additional fresh dill sprigs for enhanced presentation and aromatic flavor.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness before marinating to guarantee consistent grilling and tenderness.
- Allow chicken to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes after marinating to promote more even cooking and retain moisture.
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt for lactose-intolerant or vegan dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-16 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg