🍗 Grilled Mediterranean Chicken
Ingredients
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700 g boneless chicken thighs or breasts
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3 tbsp olive oil
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Juice of 1 lemon
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp oregano
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
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Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes (2–4 hours best).
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Heat a grill pan or skillet on medium-high.
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Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side until charred and fully cooked.
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Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
🍚 Lemon Herb Rice
Ingredients
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1½ cups basmati or long-grain rice
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3 cups water or chicken broth
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
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Zest of 1 lemon
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Juice of ½ lemon
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½ tsp salt
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2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Rinse rice well.
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Bring water/broth to a boil, add rice, oil, and salt.
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Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes until fluffy.
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Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and herbs.
🥣 Creamy Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients
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1 cup thick Greek yogurt
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½ cup grated cucumber (seeds removed)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 garlic clove, grated
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Salt to taste
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Fresh dill or mint, chopped
Instructions
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Squeeze excess water from cucumber.
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Mix all ingredients until smooth.
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Chill for 15–20 minutes for best flavor.
🥗 Fresh Mediterranean Salad
Ingredients
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Chopped cucumber
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Cherry tomatoes, halved
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Red onion, finely chopped
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Olive oil & lemon juice
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Salt, pepper, oregano
Mix all ingredients lightly.
🧀 Extras
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Crumbled feta cheese
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Warm pita or naan bread
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Lemon wedges
🥙 Bowl Assembly
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Add lemon rice to the bowl.
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Top with sliced grilled chicken.
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Add salad on the side.
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Spoon tzatziki generously.
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Sprinkle feta and herbs.
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Serve with warm pita.
⭐ Tips
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Chicken thighs give juicier results
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Add olives for extra Mediterranean flavor
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Make it anti-inflammatory by using olive oil, garlic, lemon, yogurt, and herbs
