Herbed Citrus Grilled Chicken with Sumac Yogurt Sauce

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Juicy grilled chicken breasts marinated in bright citrus and fresh herbs, paired with a tangy sumac-spiced yogurt sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 tsp orange zest, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tbsp thyme leaves, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to make the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each) in a large zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them, sealing the bag and massaging to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
  3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the edges have grill marks.
  4. Step 4: While the chicken cooks, combine 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tsp ground sumac, and 1/4 cup finely diced cucumber in a small bowl. Stir well to combine and chill until ready to serve.
  5. Step 5: Serve the grilled chicken topped with a generous spoonful of the sumac yogurt sauce and garnish with extra parsley if desired.

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