On Saturday evening, upon returning from a week at the beach, Ian and I found ourselves in a quandry ... what's for supper?
After seven days of tempura avocado tacos, brown sugar/maple syrup/banana breakfast crepes, large margaritas, french fries, afternoon beers, crab dip -- you get the gist -- we needed a little nutritional detox.
But it was hot as the dickens outside, so there went our grilling idea. And while take-out sounded mighty attractive, it is quite a challenge to find healthier fare (or at least, to succumb to ordering it when it's right next to General Tso's on the menu).
The grill pan won out, and I marinated chicken in our fave Greek vinaigrette (Kraft ... très fancy) and added in some additional oregano and garlic for a fresher taste. After grilling on both sides, it was done and ready to be accompanied by a Greek salad -- romaine, black olives, sliced onions, pepperoncinis, and a bit of feta.
I know I've mentioned before that Ian is a "sauce guy" -- and that's the best part of this meal.
A while back, I created a really simple sauce that is the perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken. We love it so much, and it's the kind of sauce that you could eat with a spoon in front of the fridge, with the door standing wide open.
Greek Feta Sauce
1 container plain Greek yogurt
1/2 container feta cheese
Lemon juice to taste (1-2 Tbsp?)
Garlic, minced
Oregano
Salt & pepper
Mix all ingredients, and let sit so the flavors come together. Easy as pie!
The sauce is creamy, chunky, tart, smooth. Just load a few dollops on top of your grilled chicken, and you're all set!
This makes me want to go home and make this tonight!
ReplyDeleteI will definitely be making it in the near future.
Krista @ Blonde Aesthetic
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That looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteIm trying it!
This sounds so good! Brian and I have wanted to use the grill for a few weeks now.. I think this might be whats for dinner tonight! Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteLauren
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YUM! OMG this sounds so easy and SO good.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about food detox! That's the way we felt when we got back from our cruise.
ReplyDeleteoooook cameron is going to love me/you if i make that sauce. well, i mean, he does anyway, but it will just be with a cherry on top! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm bookmarking this post! The feta/yogurt dip looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletesounds delicious! I'm with you on the post vacation detox!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy! I can't wait to make it.
ReplyDeleteThat looks soooooo good! Grilling is a good way to detox.
ReplyDeleteyummo! how much of each ingredient did you use for the crepes? i want to make on our trip!!
ReplyDeletethat sauce sounds delicious! i love feta cheese!
ReplyDeletethat salad looks delish!
ReplyDeleteYum, looks delicious! Honestly, nothing is better than Greek food. Have a wonderful day! Also- I'm your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Elizabeth @ The Corner Apartment
yum! this looks amazing! I need to try that dip!!
ReplyDeleteThat sauce sounds great! I might have to cut it in half, since M does not like feta.
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