Yogurt Chicken with Avocado Sauce and Cauliflower
A healthy, protein-packed dinner featuring tender chicken marinated in Greek yogurt and spices, served with creamy avocado sauce and roasted cauliflower. Quick to prepare, perfect for a flavorful café-style meal at home.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken Marinade:
- 3-4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh or dried basil optional
- 500 g chicken fillet or boneless thighs cut into pieces
- Olive oil for cooking
- For the Roasted Cauliflower:
- 1 medium cauliflower cut into florets
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Avocado Sauce:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: squeeze of lemon juice or minced garlic
- Optional Salsa-Style Salad:
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped olives
- 1 tbsp chopped basil and parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, smoked paprika, turmeric, mustard, salt, pepper, and basil. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Cauliflower:
- Toss cauliflower florets with smoked paprika, turmeric, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking tray and roast at 190°C (375°F) for 30 minutes until golden and tender.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium heat. Sear chicken pieces until golden on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, depending on thickness. Optional: sprinkle with grated cheese during the last 5 minutes.
- Make Avocado Sauce:
- Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add lemon juice or garlic if desired.
- Prepare Salad (Optional):
- Combine tomatoes, olives, basil, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve:
- Plate chicken with roasted cauliflower and drizzle with avocado sauce. Add salsa-style salad on the side if using.
Notes
Marinate chicken longer for more flavor, up to 4 hours.
Avocado sauce is best fresh; store leftovers airtight with lemon juice for up to 1 day.
Roasted cauliflower reheats well in a skillet or oven.
Adjust spices to your taste — add chili for heat if desired.