Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of a Spiced Chicken Sandwich with Yogurt Sauce. This dish features succulent marinated chicken grilled to perfection, nestled between toasted bread and topped with a cooling, creamy yogurt sauce. The combination of warm spices and tangy yogurt creates a delightful balance that will keep you coming back for more, making it ideal for dinner parties or satisfying late-night cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat, adding olive oil if using a skillet.
- Cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken cooks, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for five minutes before slicing.
- Assemble sandwiches by placing sliced chicken on toasted bread or buns and topping generously with yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg