Ingredients
– For the Chicken Skewers:
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Skewers (wooden or metal)
– For the Yogurt Drizzle:
– 1 cup Greek yogurt
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– Salt to taste
– Fresh dill or parsley, for garnish
– For the Mezze Platter:
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes
– 1 cucumber, sliced
– 1 bell pepper, sliced
– 1 cup olives (Kalamata or green)
– Pita bread or chips
– Hummus or baba ganoush (optional)
This well-rounded list of ingredients will help you create a delicious and visually appealing mezze platter.
Instructions
Creating the Greek Chicken Mezze Platter with Yogurt Drizzle is straightforward when you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Marinate the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinade. Toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
3. Soak Skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
4. Preheat Grill: Heat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the skewers.
6. Grill the Chicken: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and has nice grill marks.
7. Make the Yogurt Drizzle: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Stir until smooth.
8. Prepare the Mezze Platter: On a large serving platter, arrange the grilled chicken skewers alongside cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper slices, olives, and pita bread or chips.
9. Garnish: Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the chicken skewers and sprinkle with fresh dill or parsley for added flavor and color.
This straightforward approach ensures that you’ll create a stunning Greek Chicken Mezze Platter that is bursting with flavor and ready to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal per serving
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g