Day 135 – Tandoori Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce

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I REALLY think I must have been Greek in another life, or have some Greek blood running amok somewhere inside of this body. I absolutely ADORE Greek food! So when I saw this chicken recipe in my Everyday Food Cookbook for Tandoori Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce, it was another one of those no-brainers.
Although I really have been craving a gyro lately…
The picture above is of the ingredients for the Tzatziki sauce. It is a traditional Greek sauce made with yogurt, lemon, diced cucumbers, and dill. It is so yummy and is a great accompaniment to gyros, meat and chicken dishes, and as a dip for veges. and pita chips….or to eat just plain out of the bowl.

Tandoori Chicken with Tzatziki Sauce – adapted from Everyday Food
                                                             serves four (five if your family doesn’t eat a lot)

Tzatziki Sauce
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced small
1 tablespoon fresh, chopped dill
fresh pepper to taste

In a small bowl, combine ingredients and mix well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.

Tandoori Chicken
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon saffron
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 375ºF. Spray a 9 X 13″ baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, saffron, salt and pepper. Mix well.

Bake for 25-30 minutes.