Name: Greek Chicken Mezze Platter with Yogurt Drizzle: 5 Steps to Flavor-Packed Fun
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: PT-488465H10M9S
Total time: PT-488465H10M9S
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: For the Chicken:; 1 ½ lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp cumin; Salt & black pepper, to taste; For the Platter Sides:; 1 cup hummus; 1 cup tzatziki (optional extra drizzle); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, sliced; ½ cup Kalamata olives; ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled; Warm pita bread or pita chips; For the Yogurt Drizzle:; ½ cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 garlic clove, finely grated; Salt & pepper, to taste

Description

A vibrant and flavor-packed Greek feast! Juicy grilled chicken marinated in lemon, oregano, and smoked paprika, paired with crisp veggies, feta, hummus, and pita, all drizzled with creamy Greek yogurt. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining—it’s colorful, fresh, and effortlessly impressive.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:
1 ½ lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
Salt & black pepper, to taste
For the Platter Sides:
1 cup hummus
1 cup tzatziki (optional extra drizzle)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, sliced
½ cup Kalamata olives
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Warm pita bread or pita chips
For the Yogurt Drizzle:
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely grated
Salt & pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Marinate the chicken: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and marinate at least 30 minutes.
Cook the chicken: Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest and slice.
Prepare yogurt drizzle: Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Assemble the platter: Arrange sliced chicken, hummus, tzatziki, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, and pita. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and garnish with herbs if desired.