If you’ve ever wished you could click your heels three times and find yourself seaside in Santorini — fork in hand, diving into a plate of grilled chicken draped in creamy tzatziki — you’re our kind of person. While teleporting to the Greek islands isn’t quite on the table (yet), this fresh, protein-packed twist on a classic dish might just be the next best thing.
Whipped up by Katie and her foodie friends, Comfort Food podcast host Kelly Rizzo and Lifeway Foods CEO Julie Smolyanksy, this recipe levels up the traditional Greek tzatziki sauce by swapping in Lifeway Kefir for the usual yogurt. The result? A tangier, more probiotic-rich take that brings extra digestive support, protein, and a whole lot of flavor to your plate.
Juicy grilled chicken gets marinated in kefir for extra tenderness, while the tzatziki is loaded with fresh dill, lemon, and crisp cucumber. It’s sunshine-in-a-bite comfort food…with benefits.
Grilled Chicken with Tzatziki Marinade
Serving size: 3-4
Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- 1½–2 lbs. organic chicken thighs (or breasts)
- ¾ cup plain Lifeway Kefir
- ¼ cup oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Marinate as long as possible, then grill about 4 minutes per side until cooked.
Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients
- ¾ cup plain Lifeway Kefir
- 1 cucumber, shredded (wring out excess liquid)
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh dill
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together and serve as a dipping sauce for the grilled chicken.
