Description

Looking for a quick dinner idea that doesn’t sacrifice flavor for convenience? These Spiced Chicken Strips with Fresh Salad & Yogurt Sauce check all the boxes: they’re simple, vibrant, and protein-packed. Perfect as a quick dinner, healthy lunch, or light summer meal, this dish is a colorful plate of grilled chicken spiced to perfection, paired with crisp vegetables and a refreshing garlic-yogurt dressing. Whether you’re planning a weeknight dinner or need new lunch ideas, this easy recipe will inspire.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp ground cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Salad:

4 cups mixed greens

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cucumber, sliced

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

For the Yogurt Sauce:

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp dried or fresh chopped mint

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rub chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 10–15 minutes.
Grill chicken over medium-high heat, 5–6 minutes each side. Let rest, then slice into strips.
Toss greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, mint, salt, and pepper for the sauce.
Serve chicken over salad and top with yogurt sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12
Category: Dinner